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 9855372 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 114750749 epoch_slot_no: 97949 block_no: 9855195 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 84055 time: 2024-01-27 00:57:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc81f661e22aaf92d6a8b44fdc4cc863c60ae6980f6750dc25ff9a4ff0b56bb4Block Operator
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