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 9868293 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 115024676 epoch_slot_no: 371876 block_no: 9868116 slot_leader_id: 8047028 size: 31420 time: 2024-01-30 05:02:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4467a329db769c8b68b814cbd347a3e635980c3fa61d318fa97aa91ada2ccc9cBlock Operator
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