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 9857322 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 114793076 epoch_slot_no: 140276 block_no: 9857145 slot_leader_id: 4563943 size: 41913 time: 2024-01-27 12:42:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde516ec4f1921b377bf8bf715d7b7421aa568a6c671ee6f7888fc6d71b04a665Block Operator
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