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 9850718 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 114653700 epoch_slot_no: 900 block_no: 9850541 slot_leader_id: 8526873 size: 88664 time: 2024-01-25 21:59:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f50cd621f757c5b9a1010cd5845c16c1f1732460b01fcacbe10f0ba0a85032bBlock Operator
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