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 9853140 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 114704096 epoch_slot_no: 51296 block_no: 9852963 slot_leader_id: 4982013 size: 74969 time: 2024-01-26 11:59:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x714a3f59f6ddc7c4b939def1acfaed15a1679b6bd2945c528cff20d561ae7aedBlock Operator
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