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 9859706 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 114843730 epoch_slot_no: 190930 block_no: 9859529 slot_leader_id: 4609503 size: 84541 time: 2024-01-28 02:47:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6af2f863364ca30883bb318a18d6aada72ece315a55fded9c1d25ace02f8e80dBlock Operator
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