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 9868032 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 115019495 epoch_slot_no: 366695 block_no: 9867855 slot_leader_id: 5457724 size: 70570 time: 2024-01-30 03:36:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb7116d6c702df9c9e7bc369ab070313103fc814076edd64a95c5e8f1a637f55Block Operator
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