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 9866263 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 114981752 epoch_slot_no: 328952 block_no: 9866086 slot_leader_id: 6057471 size: 55600 time: 2024-01-29 17:07:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdcfdc22765e46619b67065d9fb7dce4857b16baf30c2a23f5a6a6eb58093d0d3Block Operator
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