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 9851892 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 114678384 epoch_slot_no: 25584 block_no: 9851715 slot_leader_id: 8404251 size: 12153 time: 2024-01-26 04:51:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7ed0e0d505b768834a55cb602b42b28beae937eeec1b46db6017730e181757bBlock Operator
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