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 9854228 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 114727652 epoch_slot_no: 74852 block_no: 9854051 slot_leader_id: 7046511 size: 5853 time: 2024-01-26 18:32:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd18c7086593265b50ff95cfbd29884a8414847c933dea1b013be4383f56cb39bBlock Operator
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