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 9857867 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 114804018 epoch_slot_no: 151218 block_no: 9857690 slot_leader_id: 5195649 size: 13193 time: 2024-01-27 15:45:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4eecfc3dd81740ed98057a295d9e398359e6faf25b3e564423a0d8ef393c9b7Block Operator
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