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 9856674 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 114779078 epoch_slot_no: 126278 block_no: 9856497 slot_leader_id: 4582306 size: 21159 time: 2024-01-27 08:49:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47056ee75fa204add4eebbc6d3d645fed266f15dbd58ff109deb126a938b9634Block Operator
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