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 9855953 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 114763705 epoch_slot_no: 110905 block_no: 9855776 slot_leader_id: 4558666 size: 52145 time: 2024-01-27 04:33:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc16db5743e23efc7a709cf2bbe7be5fd4f22b0cd1524f96b4149756f8b24044dBlock Operator
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