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 9870209 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 115066298 epoch_slot_no: 413498 block_no: 9870032 slot_leader_id: 6954050 size: 69830 time: 2024-01-30 16:36:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64bda991c6e4ccac41dfc29619a9b245a810637068f9f172d31fec947ec57b91Block Operator
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