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 9850668 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 114652606 epoch_slot_no: 431806 block_no: 9850491 slot_leader_id: 8862828 size: 80330 time: 2024-01-25 21:41:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd4a4db13cc482c9ae37d6713dc0adb1f1633c9e72acc84c97be2dc50c1eab275Block Operator
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