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 9853512 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 114711477 epoch_slot_no: 58677 block_no: 9853335 slot_leader_id: 7123775 size: 71076 time: 2024-01-26 14:02:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x377f494df680c50e7538850b64191ac9ff089543af306fbd08e8f34fc53a7921Block Operator
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