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 9855539 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 114754758 epoch_slot_no: 101958 block_no: 9855362 slot_leader_id: 7101284 size: 6815 time: 2024-01-27 02:04:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96f2cc1a8d97afede06bf7c18dd77442585b9f3c8f0d8ae986a912ea9bf20ca7Block Operator
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