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 9850214 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 114642843 epoch_slot_no: 422043 block_no: 9850037 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 12664 time: 2024-01-25 18:58:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1263552e91c0d020b216dd944b5c0c789ea026faa037905da25aef17afe23612Block Operator
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