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 9869932 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 115059867 epoch_slot_no: 407067 block_no: 9869755 slot_leader_id: 9869932 size: 40178 time: 2024-01-30 14:49:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2cd7f70d1ba742bf6804b2c9bd4293fc5dd09098fdc76e8f801e14f5a47487f1Block Operator
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