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 9858747 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 114822640 epoch_slot_no: 169840 block_no: 9858570 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 37815 time: 2024-01-27 20:55:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c9f179cca50dc9643993038ecafd78675becefde4029e1319ca1dee1fc93312Block Operator
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