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 9861622 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 114884253 epoch_slot_no: 231453 block_no: 9861445 slot_leader_id: 6799355 size: 36122 time: 2024-01-28 14:02:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x908c9a375a7b75beea569d0f36d1bc2289f9f252d6d377f71d30c02b6501b552Block Operator
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