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 9858603 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 114819485 epoch_slot_no: 166685 block_no: 9858426 slot_leader_id: 5530107 size: 83998 time: 2024-01-27 20:02:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98d088c57cb56cabc4f22085714d9ac7ac216d104af120a0a9b78f0d98b5283aBlock Operator
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