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 9850148 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 114641674 epoch_slot_no: 420874 block_no: 9849971 slot_leader_id: 6992178 size: 61691 time: 2024-01-25 18:39:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x853ff00f405ce81f88353cb0c4fa018015896641c29af1892f7abc8f99187c7bBlock Operator
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