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 9868257 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 115023816 epoch_slot_no: 371016 block_no: 9868080 slot_leader_id: 8767960 size: 30286 time: 2024-01-30 04:48:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb31bbec6161a69292b74ace0f3af929a49b8786ed5300bc56aaba045112ef625Block Operator
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