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 9861507 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 114881831 epoch_slot_no: 229031 block_no: 9861330 slot_leader_id: 4728179 size: 28881 time: 2024-01-28 13:22:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x90d0ddd0c2964d2628154560ef0bdce14ddec3e16398a6ea0c56c64d79306a0bBlock Operator
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