A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 9848381 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 114606335 epoch_slot_no: 385535 block_no: 9848204 slot_leader_id: 5691591 size: 38051 time: 2024-01-25 08:50:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc2ff45873b7bab8e10ea493d150fabda4205dce7c7aaa2bce03a0c1a02844ff1Block Operator
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