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 9868693 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 115033200 epoch_slot_no: 380400 block_no: 9868516 slot_leader_id: 9643236 size: 60138 time: 2024-01-30 07:24:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40683c945ac939481043bc72084ed2aed10aed69a5ee181889e38a74d358d3b5Block Operator
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