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 9858534 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 114818099 epoch_slot_no: 165299 block_no: 9858357 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 65147 time: 2024-01-27 19:39:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x84e812a1fb8bfef4db8447ea8967a8299aed05071f89acaad3d43423db5a7734Block Operator
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