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 9869712 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 115055072 epoch_slot_no: 402272 block_no: 9869535 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 19128 time: 2024-01-30 13:29:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e87b1ed7cb02e3fca527be1b93bd26580408b31b6c9888381bb7fa214faaba6Block Operator
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