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 9865500 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 114965482 epoch_slot_no: 312682 block_no: 9865323 slot_leader_id: 6132697 size: 4545 time: 2024-01-29 12:36:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34711ef6bb85aa0b16486908a1d103373ee9806fcf4514635770c7a054c83909Block Operator
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