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 9871181 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 115087347 epoch_slot_no: 2547 block_no: 9871004 slot_leader_id: 4561812 size: 88013 time: 2024-01-30 22:27:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe504c0f3e4a6b263a8b52cd1a4a1e773a0d09061b33f1fbf9ad576989172ef07Block Operator
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