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 9854918 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 114742068 epoch_slot_no: 89268 block_no: 9854741 slot_leader_id: 6912505 size: 48711 time: 2024-01-26 22:32:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb250a5c6506ce69fdb44e307873c1e10dd88ba5cffc666c6bb99d6aaf8b3fe51Block Operator
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