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 9860886 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 114868641 epoch_slot_no: 215841 block_no: 9860709 slot_leader_id: 9684020 size: 27303 time: 2024-01-28 09:42:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea2bf15767883634641ccfe1090527fbe48228726dd9265314037f1844a63073Block Operator
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