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 9861438 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 114880481 epoch_slot_no: 227681 block_no: 9861261 slot_leader_id: 5026560 size: 26397 time: 2024-01-28 12:59:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf8421f5e0225b8223cafe3fdb3a7853e55dfe16e61fe79a12fa1f8389a968dedBlock Operator
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