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 9857327 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 114793204 epoch_slot_no: 140404 block_no: 9857150 slot_leader_id: 8526873 size: 88394 time: 2024-01-27 12:44:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef2f2eed4e2eb2b83bd3906465904aead41f7a9ea0125265fbfc229f73a85accBlock Operator
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