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 9863598 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 114926170 epoch_slot_no: 273370 block_no: 9863421 slot_leader_id: 6253197 size: 30139 time: 2024-01-29 01:41:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x58a9aa262e3bec611750d20d1029c158bd0d55d9c20e6d8d65ef658d14ce949bBlock Operator
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