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 9864695 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 114949048 epoch_slot_no: 296248 block_no: 9864518 slot_leader_id: 9620575 size: 21719 time: 2024-01-29 08:02:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaaf957d6e0bcad3b2f74a3da07ad51cc3ddc411f2c701f10c7987703e23aaea5Block Operator
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