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 9863834 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 114931431 epoch_slot_no: 278631 block_no: 9863657 slot_leader_id: 4555592 size: 43681 time: 2024-01-29 03:08:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4be57567eb2e58f18abfd72e0103ac422d96ee4914da7f5ddec05589146eaf7cBlock Operator
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