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 9870294 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 115068011 epoch_slot_no: 415211 block_no: 9870117 slot_leader_id: 5377724 size: 67978 time: 2024-01-30 17:05:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x476141030ee8fb2ea5285ac3d4ce059372dc3d88272402b46fa518ac87a3ddf1Block Operator
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