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 9858284 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 114812652 epoch_slot_no: 159852 block_no: 9858107 slot_leader_id: 7750291 size: 48855 time: 2024-01-27 18:09:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8cd28453ef268ab3477d0429c66417fd1efac4f0633cece30b429e7e93d95fffBlock Operator
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