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 9863800 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 114930808 epoch_slot_no: 278008 block_no: 9863623 slot_leader_id: 4555377 size: 25933 time: 2024-01-29 02:58:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2486f38b38962202a4854048675b1d55cb69b17c78be1b64a5e069a38fb9672bBlock Operator
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