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 9862364 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 114899999 epoch_slot_no: 247199 block_no: 9862187 slot_leader_id: 6416000 size: 14448 time: 2024-01-28 18:24:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec5065ab4786fb0a59828377fba8a3cf0edea5188dce8feba39ab9cbb7387626Block Operator
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