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 9857447 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 114795401 epoch_slot_no: 142601 block_no: 9857270 slot_leader_id: 7047398 size: 87892 time: 2024-01-27 13:21:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b85dc8a7f69700fd62f1275d296e45dc12479f3f903de1088d5cf6a0cc6586eBlock Operator
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