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 9862374 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 114900097 epoch_slot_no: 247297 block_no: 9862197 slot_leader_id: 4654290 size: 17887 time: 2024-01-28 18:26:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45c233b8f07949a8e02a91fed4ea6b5a52579d19e560bc5b8e7c4d8c972839ddBlock Operator
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