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 9867573 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 115010128 epoch_slot_no: 357328 block_no: 9867396 slot_leader_id: 5988428 size: 19595 time: 2024-01-30 01:00:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c053aa8a7dcb7679bece1f22974487ea06d1f4e19c6b7766735775859da31caBlock Operator
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