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 9853766 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 114716761 epoch_slot_no: 63961 block_no: 9853589 slot_leader_id: 8744200 size: 46791 time: 2024-01-26 15:30:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x004d64c300b09c0b90ce7d5b9789773d9043f05bc0da2db8a4a547838331f882Block Operator
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