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 9858675 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 114821082 epoch_slot_no: 168282 block_no: 9858498 slot_leader_id: 5833303 size: 88107 time: 2024-01-27 20:29:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5547c0c1cc24ef2a5610f47f84d5f087e5b007f161a9ff71a44b5c1fc8dcf883Block Operator
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