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 9869750 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 115055906 epoch_slot_no: 403106 block_no: 9869573 slot_leader_id: 4567594 size: 26548 time: 2024-01-30 13:43:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa27d81fdd7125cff3338c7c03a95f43e02a31a07593b05a4b805f0d633fe603fBlock Operator
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