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 9866706 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 114991426 epoch_slot_no: 338626 block_no: 9866529 slot_leader_id: 4570659 size: 87666 time: 2024-01-29 19:48:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2eee48b5be2010e3cfd821ba8af1a63dc34568c8ee17d8cc8a550b64c8dee6fdBlock Operator
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