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 9862490 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 114902421 epoch_slot_no: 249621 block_no: 9862313 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 38529 time: 2024-01-28 19:05:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17919f20234c7781f6ec24f7feb20507ba8982180c3c3bf95ada7ed2898e0dc8Block Operator
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