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 9866234 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 114981288 epoch_slot_no: 328488 block_no: 9866057 slot_leader_id: 5984806 size: 73870 time: 2024-01-29 16:59:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed03b13583679ff92f7904a22a7039f4a973ecc3cf54a87209aae895a8885f8aBlock Operator
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