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 9867766 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 115013807 epoch_slot_no: 361007 block_no: 9867589 slot_leader_id: 7968063 size: 66599 time: 2024-01-30 02:01:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7171ffad838de8c8f984483c0d4febfa6c8c2a7552d564c1cad2cea5f4cc88eBlock Operator
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