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 9871168 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 115087151 epoch_slot_no: 2351 block_no: 9870991 slot_leader_id: 6058284 size: 80652 time: 2024-01-30 22:24:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4d46ba50521b0e0dbc81fd1b24cd5cdcdf0d97441da5a4b60d984ed20ce75f8Block Operator
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