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 9866378 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 114984106 epoch_slot_no: 331306 block_no: 9866201 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 86759 time: 2024-01-29 17:46:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3b4c76615c6cd55ab1b56943a22e07c39ede7b730d3cd714fc887abd81a1f8eBlock Operator
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