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 9866829 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 114994206 epoch_slot_no: 341406 block_no: 9866652 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 49157 time: 2024-01-29 20:34:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae330e2759f3e66200990445775cb2a5e376cc66bb01a5b1148ed81488ddcb8eBlock Operator
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