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 9865692 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 114969387 epoch_slot_no: 316587 block_no: 9865515 slot_leader_id: 5023567 size: 49277 time: 2024-01-29 13:41:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe02b94648f8d8d70b7efb6b1899c65f0a4add98decf47ae68b12fbb2c2fd706cBlock Operator
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