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 9854715 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 114738072 epoch_slot_no: 85272 block_no: 9854538 slot_leader_id: 4593560 size: 55055 time: 2024-01-26 21:26:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6f497961dd61f3c0e9ef61e77f9d56e231d2dd82ef6471c4397a171f9f6e89aBlock Operator
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