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 9870245 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 115066887 epoch_slot_no: 414087 block_no: 9870068 slot_leader_id: 7895044 size: 87948 time: 2024-01-30 16:46:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a71db7e10b9ae62794d4a5e5fbf07cf557a6cd23d197459f5c1201030706314Block Operator
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