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 9867169 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 115001444 epoch_slot_no: 348644 block_no: 9866992 slot_leader_id: 4728179 size: 9738 time: 2024-01-29 22:35:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde625d939bcb1ad2df8eaf08ccc71736de220404cf4a601f992f7ea61c48f9f4Block Operator
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