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 9866462 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 114986189 epoch_slot_no: 333389 block_no: 9866285 slot_leader_id: 5442898 size: 35927 time: 2024-01-29 18:21:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03540867afdfc07f5eaa05669d718f31a6eb62b8ff4250215591cede791ab73cBlock Operator
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