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 9859365 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 114836214 epoch_slot_no: 183414 block_no: 9859188 slot_leader_id: 6368292 size: 46200 time: 2024-01-28 00:41:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23bbef35e9baff393bd1779fe232e743640b80af3dbd6c64993082bd791d913bBlock Operator
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