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 9851052 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 114661092 epoch_slot_no: 8292 block_no: 9850875 slot_leader_id: 7047130 size: 41965 time: 2024-01-26 00:03:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x357693b86ce6d4c3eca3964c34a1e45fefaec54bf711959ddb43eea9d8b65bafBlock Operator
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