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 9863362 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 114921660 epoch_slot_no: 268860 block_no: 9863185 slot_leader_id: 5257656 size: 53135 time: 2024-01-29 00:25:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x22d4fb71b500de256def4d614ae8aa289a1103dff4a22c973d627a51aeca5bafBlock Operator
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