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 9858204 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 114810942 epoch_slot_no: 158142 block_no: 9858027 slot_leader_id: 4664160 size: 63364 time: 2024-01-27 17:40:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d6da79293cf28188a7ef92f4f619c9f46da4915774eddec89f4d585300697c2Block Operator
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