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 9870589 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 115074294 epoch_slot_no: 421494 block_no: 9870412 slot_leader_id: 8844515 size: 70740 time: 2024-01-30 18:49:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x50b31ff1c499f3b2f6488980971a7774b33736afc4178adb2e0f221060c1fb9fBlock Operator
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