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 9850898 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 114657573 epoch_slot_no: 4773 block_no: 9850721 slot_leader_id: 4575007 size: 54747 time: 2024-01-25 23:04:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5225ecf5ddf6825bddfdb3acbfa3b097ee30e3fab39fe2e06e353487d288eb50Block Operator
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