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 9849240 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 60 slot_no: 114624215 epoch_slot_no: 403415 block_no: 9849063 slot_leader_id: 7047130 size: 87274 time: 2024-01-25 13:48:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a202122e99db147fc9dd40b8568e2017393e460db9223c4424a06c86d464914Block Operator
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