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 9861972 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 114892088 epoch_slot_no: 239288 block_no: 9861795 slot_leader_id: 9811246 size: 45055 time: 2024-01-28 16:12:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbed9a83b916658d80d7006b068507b5a2f9d3fc804e2a75cf15c00291fca1ba5Block Operator
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