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 9866748 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 114992390 epoch_slot_no: 339590 block_no: 9866571 slot_leader_id: 5387158 size: 85739 time: 2024-01-29 20:04:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x578d6ebc2796d346d21c764330dce8f50c8bd03cbe4ac7424bb12a9ab42f3f11Block Operator
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