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 9853772 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 114716845 epoch_slot_no: 64045 block_no: 9853595 slot_leader_id: 5492880 size: 34902 time: 2024-01-26 15:32:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x22062ff59e26b1370b918af2ea4aeb5db4a81d10c14ff21ece666a0e002bdcbdBlock Operator
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