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 9866242 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 114981418 epoch_slot_no: 328618 block_no: 9866065 slot_leader_id: 5359678 size: 46363 time: 2024-01-29 17:01:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8f259c05e444d6d25976e6cab0ab4fa77397fe4a84aefec68985db855471e3eBlock Operator
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