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 9864558 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 114946247 epoch_slot_no: 293447 block_no: 9864381 slot_leader_id: 5129168 size: 11631 time: 2024-01-29 07:15:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x269446858b764ac739a0dd16f2889fc67a148537cd47ff559eddd506a78bb30fBlock Operator
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