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 9861065 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 114871778 epoch_slot_no: 218978 block_no: 9860888 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 15626 time: 2024-01-28 10:34:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f62182bd8f4316676b28fbc907575c94593785db7ab3b1f1a9d5f5ae8ce98b4Block Operator
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