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 9866616 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 114989383 epoch_slot_no: 336583 block_no: 9866439 slot_leader_id: 4982013 size: 5432 time: 2024-01-29 19:14:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6fdd397c055a723a30d4babd86ab8e12f0f73db6cbdbc59dbd39fb0acd798ffBlock Operator
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