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 9859018 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 114828496 epoch_slot_no: 175696 block_no: 9858841 slot_leader_id: 7231972 size: 81617 time: 2024-01-27 22:33:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3206ef7df9d06c1b591505dab6ac163f0a0ee3820f3cad40af19147b5887108aBlock Operator
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