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 9871298 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 115089883 epoch_slot_no: 5083 block_no: 9871121 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 87202 time: 2024-01-30 23:09:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74cc000d0c123dd23a142957494a68bae9efcc2991844ef0b6aca96880da9865Block Operator
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