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 9871381 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 115091897 epoch_slot_no: 7097 block_no: 9871204 slot_leader_id: 4900604 size: 82356 time: 2024-01-30 23:43:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b3f3edc984891398649f4de640ca03113967c5afb8c4aa784567cdadd0406faBlock Operator
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