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 9869814 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 115057166 epoch_slot_no: 404366 block_no: 9869637 slot_leader_id: 7920586 size: 29367 time: 2024-01-30 14:04:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc8823c750e2e6dd65008e4c221f53c7ebef944c9dc70e30304ba3247f8b9edeBlock Operator
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