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 9850285 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 114644184 epoch_slot_no: 423384 block_no: 9850108 slot_leader_id: 7046945 size: 14533 time: 2024-01-25 19:21:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb443a740f06baff18a73993e68ea85a2177c62d847d75d258c12d40fd560490cBlock Operator
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