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 9869079 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 115041193 epoch_slot_no: 388393 block_no: 9868902 slot_leader_id: 7902324 size: 56629 time: 2024-01-30 09:38:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc0d13a4b3f45e4f612a498352a163d20cf8e0953576cac12c2fa97358cdd5753Block Operator
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