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 9860980 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 114870382 epoch_slot_no: 217582 block_no: 9860803 slot_leader_id: 7123775 size: 67573 time: 2024-01-28 10:11:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3cca15825a5b564657ad3772b084287965721ee01a0a651fd88cf3a16c0b4234Block Operator
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