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 9868573 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 115030377 epoch_slot_no: 377577 block_no: 9868396 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 31501 time: 2024-01-30 06:37:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x417a660398b531d8cdd001170c1b9ed81b8a3584a4d2fcf57e0bd91961c84287Block Operator
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