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 9854589 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 114735466 epoch_slot_no: 82666 block_no: 9854412 slot_leader_id: 4559599 size: 52332 time: 2024-01-26 20:42:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf0508c87ce41d77359d80d7803d1c325b7752c9718f0e59971fff0a1d3d10a04Block Operator
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