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 9853591 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 114712901 epoch_slot_no: 60101 block_no: 9853414 slot_leader_id: 4720522 size: 82430 time: 2024-01-26 14:26:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x891a8ee1db84e2d23cb606fe5c07fede8811e3f271b2ab0caa4842a7f29dbea5Block Operator
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