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 9855299 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 114749351 epoch_slot_no: 96551 block_no: 9855122 slot_leader_id: 5355092 size: 55299 time: 2024-01-27 00:34:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1eec9963ddf7b5c9e08f3e71d6ea141a0757a0265bae67da6b978921263ed40aBlock Operator
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