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 9866864 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 114994972 epoch_slot_no: 342172 block_no: 9866687 slot_leader_id: 4593473 size: 83943 time: 2024-01-29 20:47:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa61ea0b4c46ade2217233f686640a97d5a1e552b86f54a78147f58beaf1277a0Block Operator
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