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 9859042 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 114829051 epoch_slot_no: 176251 block_no: 9858865 slot_leader_id: 8164082 size: 55337 time: 2024-01-27 22:42:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d314e16d1c6ef8609c47f96d329732e2eb80cd0854562aeb7985035af3e8ff7Block Operator
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