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 9868989 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 115039257 epoch_slot_no: 386457 block_no: 9868812 slot_leader_id: 5622368 size: 50938 time: 2024-01-30 09:05:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8dbf2b3d84eb1205282e3d86bfc2c2985b567ebd6961f7d5d705e2e3fdb1f64Block Operator
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