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 9870735 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 115077474 epoch_slot_no: 424674 block_no: 9870558 slot_leader_id: 7257008 size: 67986 time: 2024-01-30 19:42:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde6f3a351024bd1906050f5ef21ce1efc167343c6a46a5c99aa9b7c29a7c7df8Block Operator
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