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 9850137 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 114641395 epoch_slot_no: 420595 block_no: 9849960 slot_leader_id: 5428364 size: 63201 time: 2024-01-25 18:34:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa38df60bf1bd0b070c5751935e2ac5dc27a631a68a8efabe18c571e43ca124a8Block Operator
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