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 9865388 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 114963452 epoch_slot_no: 310652 block_no: 9865211 slot_leader_id: 4569197 size: 5916 time: 2024-01-29 12:02:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ad44c9ea5a6a8f886a486a8b2cdf657171cfa4b62fb7d736591c34b02e17a22Block Operator
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