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 9864682 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 114948765 epoch_slot_no: 295965 block_no: 9864505 slot_leader_id: 9684020 size: 41063 time: 2024-01-29 07:57:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a317cc721058d31064dd8fb1ce6740ca180438711a2c42bd10fa633e92ca889Block Operator
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