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 9849830 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 114635422 epoch_slot_no: 414622 block_no: 9849653 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 74857 time: 2024-01-25 16:55:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x743427d0edf47b120560bee3d7151f00bf8621ffb4ef89f39a4031a9ad89253aBlock Operator
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