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 9863489 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 114924098 epoch_slot_no: 271298 block_no: 9863312 slot_leader_id: 4589362 size: 86081 time: 2024-01-29 01:06:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a0f5034bb90f34ae548efcdf18267dca58fcaf9dd9c099cef0896907b0de54cBlock Operator
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