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 9855327 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 114749901 epoch_slot_no: 97101 block_no: 9855150 slot_leader_id: 4558666 size: 55712 time: 2024-01-27 00:43:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57fb9b3ccc9d0900c88f3b9e51f7a72b369aa649441aad93850881e0ad62cc0dBlock Operator
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