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 9866116 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 114978616 epoch_slot_no: 325816 block_no: 9865939 slot_leader_id: 4669641 size: 57955 time: 2024-01-29 16:15:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd164b311f91b9b0a0c9ebf6ea83a11fe5b257bf6ddc0822a39913a075839a514Block Operator
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