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 9865080 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 114957099 epoch_slot_no: 304299 block_no: 9864903 slot_leader_id: 5352598 size: 35972 time: 2024-01-29 10:16:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ee644f22ae6e61416932c1f667fe808931b10a4320abffaf3b1ac7fa201f203Block Operator
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