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 9858755 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 114822844 epoch_slot_no: 170044 block_no: 9858578 slot_leader_id: 8309547 size: 88392 time: 2024-01-27 20:58:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x39fbe0ac634fd712c7a8764a6c46a1ad65050a7662db34c9eb70a0536b3e05b3Block Operator
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