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 9856132 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 114767704 epoch_slot_no: 114904 block_no: 9855955 slot_leader_id: 4555884 size: 54846 time: 2024-01-27 05:39:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe36769b32cd581ad29a7bb3d6bcdfd142ff596aaa63730ab29b3c12ae1b0c54cBlock Operator
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