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 9849894 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 114636716 epoch_slot_no: 415916 block_no: 9849717 slot_leader_id: 4753422 size: 18963 time: 2024-01-25 17:16:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf8eaf9771b2f10b497305bcd8fbf1712e76274a8f0d629136c0d422ca477092Block Operator
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