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 9868519 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 115029108 epoch_slot_no: 376308 block_no: 9868342 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 33209 time: 2024-01-30 06:16:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e7375ee718e74cf7c921ae206013f894797787badc6ddec9a4a6d833eaf8b50Block Operator
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