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 9854276 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 114728694 epoch_slot_no: 75894 block_no: 9854099 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 65492 time: 2024-01-26 18:49:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00c40a988d01601d50f58ed7862de9fadb5a99b4bcc71da6919a1ee2f99a9bd9Block Operator
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