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 9859201 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 114832579 epoch_slot_no: 179779 block_no: 9859024 slot_leader_id: 8437199 size: 86931 time: 2024-01-27 23:41:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce8c6cfa1a1eb9fde86d0fae272e824775af1d5114bd985ceb03be1ca2eef63fBlock Operator
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