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 9850430 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 114647502 epoch_slot_no: 426702 block_no: 9850253 slot_leader_id: 8967253 size: 88893 time: 2024-01-25 20:16:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33e6903e40527ba0193a666bd793a28e1f368b1ca49aeae9bceef59419f97419Block Operator
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