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 9866423 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 114985307 epoch_slot_no: 332507 block_no: 9866246 slot_leader_id: 6928075 size: 87867 time: 2024-01-29 18:06:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1f28041bf885b8cc1e1f50f592a09d2f613e7b73cd3a9cb35406ece5c7c3b33Block Operator
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