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 9866173 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 114979910 epoch_slot_no: 327110 block_no: 9865996 slot_leader_id: 5453531 size: 59076 time: 2024-01-29 16:36:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea8a902d2dcc6e7eb20b4f8e3134c67fbc042e74c3e9b48eda237357497594b1Block Operator
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