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 9860566 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 114861891 epoch_slot_no: 209091 block_no: 9860389 slot_leader_id: 8873656 size: 62655 time: 2024-01-28 07:49:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x615fcd26d6731dabbabf139b8ad5c34cac15e0730ae4131ecf4e7997700cac8cBlock Operator
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