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 9867476 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 115007663 epoch_slot_no: 354863 block_no: 9867299 slot_leader_id: 4597919 size: 39580 time: 2024-01-30 00:19:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe54989dfb8dcb46cfed1b6c73ede793e812b100bb93da778baacd14fca027ed5Block Operator
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