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 9870872 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 115080344 epoch_slot_no: 427544 block_no: 9870695 slot_leader_id: 8863535 size: 82968 time: 2024-01-30 20:30:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6d9de8d9219148c553fb97ec0ad8c08382db04da0f2403210d814c04a69b32eBlock Operator
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