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 9861413 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 114879710 epoch_slot_no: 226910 block_no: 9861236 slot_leader_id: 4563878 size: 9209 time: 2024-01-28 12:46:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19e307d5983e7e7cb1f184883a0788a2a71b665754413d5a99acb1ae3a243aa9Block Operator
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