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 9866609 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 114989220 epoch_slot_no: 336420 block_no: 9866432 slot_leader_id: 4578914 size: 19099 time: 2024-01-29 19:11:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x916158d721626bbb07c5accec1465cea071e1daa6f8bf7a917bb66c8ce47fcb6Block Operator
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