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 9850326 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 114645297 epoch_slot_no: 424497 block_no: 9850149 slot_leader_id: 9023452 size: 86335 time: 2024-01-25 19:39:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf10976d6b997fd45dde7ae883cdd60cd42bf3894bedf2bfa605b4a4b73e88ba5Block Operator
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