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 9871085 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 115085081 epoch_slot_no: 281 block_no: 9870908 slot_leader_id: 4961128 size: 86545 time: 2024-01-30 21:49:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb7b50116ad150a60f3ccb9de7e3228dfaa4e19055285bfc1d8aaea0a19375069Block Operator
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