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 9858638 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 114820202 epoch_slot_no: 167402 block_no: 9858461 slot_leader_id: 4968206 size: 41596 time: 2024-01-27 20:14:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x221a839f129d8b4bbaae7aa8ffa1cdfb460dcd42667f387a0c3cdd8178b89a7bBlock Operator
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