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 9856577 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 114777287 epoch_slot_no: 124487 block_no: 9856400 slot_leader_id: 5534867 size: 38755 time: 2024-01-27 08:19:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7849b58e1e70c5872a0c98e769cbf0f820fd6bd489b3e50992517f47cb1d6f0Block Operator
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