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 9853126 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 114703836 epoch_slot_no: 51036 block_no: 9852949 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 44825 time: 2024-01-26 11:55:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x035c3ace3c40995115a6504623be13a6af922df9c35f66e15b87955f39a31a1eBlock Operator
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