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 9854794 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 114739556 epoch_slot_no: 86756 block_no: 9854617 slot_leader_id: 7046709 size: 82462 time: 2024-01-26 21:50:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb258b7d96c69cd1d8fa96aa85a530e3dc8e8eaf2321090536f7605f2e6e58d0eBlock Operator
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