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 9859138 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 114831238 epoch_slot_no: 178438 block_no: 9858961 slot_leader_id: 8024933 size: 46819 time: 2024-01-27 23:18:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x91b878b362c32f12333a44a7bf81057d7f75673b4adaf195ab379196376a0ccdBlock Operator
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