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 9869171 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 115043634 epoch_slot_no: 390834 block_no: 9868994 slot_leader_id: 5412073 size: 88775 time: 2024-01-30 10:18:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03a100a63ad2cbc1be2685e56caf792b35ca52f5a158b4eb634cac081ce3d5a4Block Operator
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