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 9862051 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 114893984 epoch_slot_no: 241184 block_no: 9861874 slot_leader_id: 5437677 size: 50064 time: 2024-01-28 16:44:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17ae35958d575cfcb168a04b234cdff1856d0dc3928aa7b12bad543c17477959Block Operator
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