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 9857365 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 114793816 epoch_slot_no: 141016 block_no: 9857188 slot_leader_id: 5282626 size: 70052 time: 2024-01-27 12:55:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd906d1e78d906a96a4d7a007783881467cf5d77946ec23176fc1de605ad7302eBlock Operator
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