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 9849708 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 114632862 epoch_slot_no: 412062 block_no: 9849531 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 21751 time: 2024-01-25 16:12:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37b343ee2ddd772aae4eeef5864e14480e88a93c7e190aec5f9240a687e94827Block Operator
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