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 9859251 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 114833836 epoch_slot_no: 181036 block_no: 9859074 slot_leader_id: 4698187 size: 63186 time: 2024-01-28 00:02:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f91806ee161ad24b7fd7a8fcd02cdeed983f3033938383f2f4917c87cf95fdbBlock Operator
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