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 9859143 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 114831362 epoch_slot_no: 178562 block_no: 9858966 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 80645 time: 2024-01-27 23:20:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe508d720e19693eac169d5ce8301a03a0b0ff072aa2358c4103bf6000f23ce2Block Operator
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