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 9864151 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 114937993 epoch_slot_no: 285193 block_no: 9863974 slot_leader_id: 4581690 size: 21247 time: 2024-01-29 04:58:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x042188bc35a48f7139eb69b80c7cd1d1610529af79118d569284da4e8cfa919bBlock Operator
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