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 9857164 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 114789941 epoch_slot_no: 137141 block_no: 9856987 slot_leader_id: 4576881 size: 60703 time: 2024-01-27 11:50:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8939246040a3812bb98e65b170c9f28e2a3d7e9caa9f763eec67f8db03ac27bBlock Operator
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