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 9860040 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 114851139 epoch_slot_no: 198339 block_no: 9859863 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 44775 time: 2024-01-28 04:50:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac70fc7d8f3aa9e8b56e459c1b24c0623dac0e97c5528bbe9f095d63b1e4386bBlock Operator
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