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 9867549 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 115009600 epoch_slot_no: 356800 block_no: 9867372 slot_leader_id: 4555390 size: 38109 time: 2024-01-30 00:51:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7da9dd5fc659bdfa47ad3092e2b369590ce750b8f0ab2af17c82e1098a79268bBlock Operator
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