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 9854501 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 114733773 epoch_slot_no: 80973 block_no: 9854324 slot_leader_id: 4809934 size: 81766 time: 2024-01-26 20:14:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd30f0104c4d1308e4f5ceaaa3656a4d72414f788b05a95bdb2932f00549682ecBlock Operator
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