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 9859489 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 114838553 epoch_slot_no: 185753 block_no: 9859312 slot_leader_id: 5492880 size: 57336 time: 2024-01-28 01:20:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb24fa5beb92ee5ce9aa0236f1c24f026b5865153a1de8d5724fb88c8ef04a4e2Block Operator
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