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 9865673 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 114969032 epoch_slot_no: 316232 block_no: 9865496 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 7082 time: 2024-01-29 13:35:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12311f3c91e450482ae3590a76fb93a97a8e6903cfb44ed74de87674c2dfcbe3Block Operator
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