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 9863684 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 114927824 epoch_slot_no: 275024 block_no: 9863507 slot_leader_id: 4961128 size: 38294 time: 2024-01-29 02:08:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x310ec8786db435fe75b844b85b8c4fa46d5461642337877c33e5bea6dc3ee7b6Block Operator
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