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 9855706 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 114758711 epoch_slot_no: 105911 block_no: 9855529 slot_leader_id: 5116252 size: 88606 time: 2024-01-27 03:10:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc2d29bf0a32669fc3620a293e383c6bb6064f94d39521e7daddae783bb3a761Block Operator
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