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 9861760 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 114887713 epoch_slot_no: 234913 block_no: 9861583 slot_leader_id: 4559410 size: 13104 time: 2024-01-28 15:00:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81384f1921a1cae8daaacb86511a9e661b275ac3e73d826cbf0b02d0b38fd137Block Operator
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