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 9870460 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 115071633 epoch_slot_no: 418833 block_no: 9870283 slot_leader_id: 5116252 size: 23218 time: 2024-01-30 18:05:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x83623163c8a3286d8d390d82a826b097bba582d1347d2d2ede574688367ea76bBlock Operator
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