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 9848874 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 114616068 epoch_slot_no: 395268 block_no: 9848697 slot_leader_id: 8720807 size: 40987 time: 2024-01-25 11:32:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8eb45049a17cedd1e8950ae372545814862601715103926faaeb08fa2c081c4Block Operator
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