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 9863172 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 114917367 epoch_slot_no: 264567 block_no: 9862995 slot_leader_id: 5576681 size: 1525 time: 2024-01-28 23:14:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x91601085effa0ead8fe410abc1dfa461d8681588e0cdaf88c222e96bb0d8f46dBlock Operator
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