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 9861912 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 114890879 epoch_slot_no: 238079 block_no: 9861735 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 73423 time: 2024-01-28 15:52:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e479416267bd9bdda399501f4cbcd5e697bde4c99a3a33a749e7b71595abfa9Block Operator
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