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 9850548 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 114649940 epoch_slot_no: 429140 block_no: 9850371 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 41634 time: 2024-01-25 20:57:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x639a90c4105105ef8d5db2b53eacbc0f8de2973439987ed2b7dcff9615f09b76Block Operator
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