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 9868546 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 115029715 epoch_slot_no: 376915 block_no: 9868369 slot_leader_id: 8727819 size: 83519 time: 2024-01-30 06:26:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x727642731b016dee007387b708777bcffbfedfdc7471feb6e4f0c54470db839bBlock Operator
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