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 9871855 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 115101676 epoch_slot_no: 16876 block_no: 9871678 slot_leader_id: 6554340 size: 34827 time: 2024-01-31 02:26:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa1b8ad29ed081c40f8a4d92336596a918d8fe1c88eae943d208ff83555c49c7cBlock Operator
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