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 9857778 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 114802328 epoch_slot_no: 149528 block_no: 9857601 slot_leader_id: 8309547 size: 29333 time: 2024-01-27 15:16:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda3aa9307218a5419aefb7a2404ad8dc1a00520fab02706ffbe2b1ca67fef17bBlock Operator
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