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 9863790 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 114930519 epoch_slot_no: 277719 block_no: 9863613 slot_leader_id: 7047130 size: 87192 time: 2024-01-29 02:53:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4475f340c7cfe62b8a131f862acbacb0a0d8f26749086d61362a61b190bf848fBlock Operator
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