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 9868553 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 115029864 epoch_slot_no: 377064 block_no: 9868376 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 33235 time: 2024-01-30 06:29:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ceb25b6721e4184c5b9081db19b58f359ad2956d92d99dad71a31379ca48d8fBlock Operator
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