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 9858198 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 114810854 epoch_slot_no: 158054 block_no: 9858021 slot_leader_id: 5456351 size: 88428 time: 2024-01-27 17:39:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b484404b09f982ab6d82e2c8294ba975f87b16029de332eaf233ad7e98982eeBlock Operator
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