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 9871107 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 62 slot_no: 115085799 epoch_slot_no: 999 block_no: 9870930 slot_leader_id: 4751720 size: 84768 time: 2024-01-30 22:01:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x551c882e82b3f3314419e0c3bf654b96ee4cc11b6639ef9d6df3f1462179a250Block Operator
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