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 9864159 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 114938258 epoch_slot_no: 285458 block_no: 9863982 slot_leader_id: 4570972 size: 5174 time: 2024-01-29 05:02:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5333781f85794dbd47633d9adfcddd61943e03a2c52f648610096ba5578d7aa6Block Operator
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