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 9859214 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 114832942 epoch_slot_no: 180142 block_no: 9859037 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 8646 time: 2024-01-27 23:47:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe900277aca67b2ce9f05ca464689e6cdcb1889d90b4469f42fcc26973244175dBlock Operator
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