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 9852859 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 114698610 epoch_slot_no: 45810 block_no: 9852682 slot_leader_id: 4711714 size: 2164 time: 2024-01-26 10:28:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8c0df404a952ee21a2d9390abf67f7949eac015b91ea3f3f3c2cff9c458f27aBlock Operator
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