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 9851495 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 114670048 epoch_slot_no: 17248 block_no: 9851318 slot_leader_id: 5573897 size: 13890 time: 2024-01-26 02:32:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8408aae603c67f320e075d7f0ce3dfc3718eb174a5747f8589016d298966428Block Operator
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