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 9866439 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 114985632 epoch_slot_no: 332832 block_no: 9866262 slot_leader_id: 5388331 size: 86810 time: 2024-01-29 18:12:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x731af90ffffb95994ac88f8d615dffeee3dcf2379144a4dabfa72f33b6c78c5bBlock Operator
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