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 9866554 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 114988089 epoch_slot_no: 335289 block_no: 9866377 slot_leader_id: 6204553 size: 86521 time: 2024-01-29 18:53:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb801ab516b379521747e5e32081ed66a004e1dae70ad89517bc1221ad0694781Block Operator
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