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 9854100 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 114724752 epoch_slot_no: 71952 block_no: 9853923 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 80506 time: 2024-01-26 17:44:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x84c6ddb750f23e6ce26f3205ad9ca01172b61eb0e9dd3d1b17e488ccb8d2fe24Block Operator
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