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 9864751 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 114950248 epoch_slot_no: 297448 block_no: 9864574 slot_leader_id: 5833303 size: 36288 time: 2024-01-29 08:22:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08a1a783eddd51905047ef4e475ad2aa635ecc5e500f4da373bab7b4c331dd1cBlock Operator
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