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 9861006 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 114870790 epoch_slot_no: 217990 block_no: 9860829 slot_leader_id: 5929699 size: 71556 time: 2024-01-28 10:18:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x56ef2404d5d89bba75e8ae682c2a1d760334a1963df80581f9e470111e40c8f4Block Operator
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