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 9868863 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 115036522 epoch_slot_no: 383722 block_no: 9868686 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 35667 time: 2024-01-30 08:20:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec9a5f56b0fecda2fd62633eaf8717d4c66f9f9af500b5b9ad179bf583891b8cBlock Operator
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