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 9866136 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 114979166 epoch_slot_no: 326366 block_no: 9865959 slot_leader_id: 8967253 size: 84840 time: 2024-01-29 16:24:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcdd33302286778de44ee42f0119d47c8735e271b44e21aca6dd85450b3aa58eeBlock Operator
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