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 9866444 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 114985752 epoch_slot_no: 332952 block_no: 9866267 slot_leader_id: 5066592 size: 42300 time: 2024-01-29 18:14:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x090bf774c1ddece792578680a787b4906f01beb5bae6865bbbaf64bdca974bdbBlock Operator
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