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 9870502 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 115072665 epoch_slot_no: 419865 block_no: 9870325 slot_leader_id: 7046945 size: 87740 time: 2024-01-30 18:22:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb9905670ed1aba7eb021ac91993b718cc99da45743e73fcead0b14b01865e39Block Operator
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