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 9863897 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 114932743 epoch_slot_no: 279943 block_no: 9863720 slot_leader_id: 5335424 size: 58600 time: 2024-01-29 03:30:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x948d2047a492bfd3df30add0bd9a5c2eef383d613527817cb07785ceaf35fcdcBlock Operator
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