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 9857268 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 114792016 epoch_slot_no: 139216 block_no: 9857091 slot_leader_id: 4679252 size: 88360 time: 2024-01-27 12:25:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x92b6521cf606c5913ae5545d4aad20d7a00e543fd45f24bb9d0f0f8cfee8d0ccBlock Operator
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