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 9863713 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 114928399 epoch_slot_no: 275599 block_no: 9863536 slot_leader_id: 9247090 size: 10877 time: 2024-01-29 02:18:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3dfe6b0631a2e23465c27d85029a984e07f7c51da5ebe693056e51a4aa5950dBlock Operator
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