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 9861049 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 114871539 epoch_slot_no: 218739 block_no: 9860872 slot_leader_id: 5533593 size: 13984 time: 2024-01-28 10:30:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f469510c304061d1e0306c6081f9e6c6cf0853113847e34b8e7a660ab503f1cBlock Operator
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