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 9850445 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 114647830 epoch_slot_no: 427030 block_no: 9850268 slot_leader_id: 5406832 size: 88852 time: 2024-01-25 20:22:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1290392cfcf48277dfd71c12ad6a8de74f2aef0ae35ad2a0032507d0184a6199Block Operator
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