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 9856366 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 114772986 epoch_slot_no: 120186 block_no: 9856189 slot_leader_id: 7766278 size: 8753 time: 2024-01-27 07:07:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0bb9d1e56c5b90320876767f28305c2a8042ba92370d07f35713b20a03e9ca95Block Operator
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