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 9860592 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 114862476 epoch_slot_no: 209676 block_no: 9860415 slot_leader_id: 7968063 size: 40663 time: 2024-01-28 07:59:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x384172da9335937742e192534bb41e9870cc29998b7b1b5420d9751257a54cacBlock Operator
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