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 9859079 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 114829748 epoch_slot_no: 176948 block_no: 9858902 slot_leader_id: 7581727 size: 84418 time: 2024-01-27 22:53:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1c684d74a641739b13deb5f86ae3e0b57abfcccf772b04ed7ca30c5dcf20197Block Operator
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