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 9866240 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 114981394 epoch_slot_no: 328594 block_no: 9866063 slot_leader_id: 8526873 size: 67821 time: 2024-01-29 17:01:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc56799d5811d88726615ebe930e33a9dd67b42bc47dede16ddff8c1aaa9a77a8Block Operator
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