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 9869977 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 115060903 epoch_slot_no: 408103 block_no: 9869800 slot_leader_id: 9106888 size: 54817 time: 2024-01-30 15:06:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x613c36c2ea3794bec38d2bb07c8edc15c862040dfdee8584ec59690aec388e48Block Operator
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