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 9861592 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 114883517 epoch_slot_no: 230717 block_no: 9861415 slot_leader_id: 6193782 size: 8687 time: 2024-01-28 13:50:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c055d4fca67bb4dcd6e080194fbaba5daecda9b95718eb72de3ecf59675dec5Block Operator
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