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 9871271 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 115089246 epoch_slot_no: 4446 block_no: 9871094 slot_leader_id: 4555619 size: 87313 time: 2024-01-30 22:58:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x452b8dca78f41a08fdcfce450aa2b41857b5d9799eb2cba169af4c0d2baa687dBlock Operator
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