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 9870476 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 115072066 epoch_slot_no: 419266 block_no: 9870299 slot_leader_id: 6305068 size: 87200 time: 2024-01-30 18:12:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1e2cabe0872ca8002b3fb76ca7d819716af30b2ee8106dca93831fd87d11876Block Operator
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