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 9858697 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 114821587 epoch_slot_no: 168787 block_no: 9858520 slot_leader_id: 4662751 size: 46031 time: 2024-01-27 20:37:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0aef4a48c83ea8ed265c2e785b0d953765f05077f54726d4c52149d2305fa78Block Operator
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