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 9849888 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 114636548 epoch_slot_no: 415748 block_no: 9849711 slot_leader_id: 5835182 size: 87972 time: 2024-01-25 17:13:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce83f30b24e1cc25b1bc2190c52ca7a36f8d7ce24e019b8696ffa1b03ed60bb9Block Operator
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