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 9858176 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 114810404 epoch_slot_no: 157604 block_no: 9857999 slot_leader_id: 4960753 size: 79414 time: 2024-01-27 17:31:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe52eefe22264c8467d3c754b3e4c2218b75c3cf739aab18b4eb8190b0f6343d1Block Operator
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