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 9866141 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 114979312 epoch_slot_no: 326512 block_no: 9865964 slot_leader_id: 8863017 size: 76943 time: 2024-01-29 16:26:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc0aec234e0a2d50ac563f8016ec60fa9e2789b4bd665b2aa114e4ce9f2aa3b20Block Operator
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