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 9852390 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 114689176 epoch_slot_no: 36376 block_no: 9852213 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 39614 time: 2024-01-26 07:51:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96d27e3417d2db75127a4731c62e300c7a3a9ee354d2fe6d16ff29293d675d8aBlock Operator
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