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 9855178 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 114747106 epoch_slot_no: 94306 block_no: 9855001 slot_leader_id: 5019893 size: 16514 time: 2024-01-26 23:56:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x350b84a1b16ef223a7747162c1ff061f657348dce84297f903e9aeba82944efaBlock Operator
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