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 9851234 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 114664824 epoch_slot_no: 12024 block_no: 9851057 slot_leader_id: 4591630 size: 28350 time: 2024-01-26 01:05:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfea067a2e2aa6c1cc8a93537860a87bdf0ef1b5cb75a34a812354bae476c07a1Block Operator
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