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 9865409 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 114963767 epoch_slot_no: 310967 block_no: 9865232 slot_leader_id: 6204553 size: 10304 time: 2024-01-29 12:07:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6697ae217ec90b2c4c072f81c61ea726954cb8324068f00dc51b9572f2b1dd7cBlock Operator
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