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 9864973 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 114954592 epoch_slot_no: 301792 block_no: 9864796 slot_leader_id: 8198306 size: 41328 time: 2024-01-29 09:34:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b8494f2dd92a2bbb3d1ff7b156b8fa2cb945a39b6eabeca02ebe75375ecfc8eBlock Operator
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