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 9869644 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 115053319 epoch_slot_no: 400519 block_no: 9869467 slot_leader_id: 6544322 size: 65746 time: 2024-01-30 13:00:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa04d821ea5180d4a23df095fb564dcf12abf0d0ebe51141d95f8a5053e93d65cBlock Operator
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