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 9863197 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 114918011 epoch_slot_no: 265211 block_no: 9863020 slot_leader_id: 8844515 size: 75879 time: 2024-01-28 23:25:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x75786eb8f819b604b9c9f3f608284a052a47acf709551dd5f2a38fe88bd098c4Block Operator
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