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 9854146 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 56 slot_no: 114725823 epoch_slot_no: 73023 block_no: 9853969 slot_leader_id: 5791533 size: 81422 time: 2024-01-26 18:01:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0bed6a7105921a075294d87e2dd3ae6e67570ce38214b7aee3bc5d1c57ab42e9Block Operator
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