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 9869963 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 115060491 epoch_slot_no: 407691 block_no: 9869786 slot_leader_id: 5644002 size: 79724 time: 2024-01-30 14:59:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x852379aab9f23e3113daf74abfdc7e056f508d6497a2ea6c7e19842c2b9aff87Block Operator
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