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 9872863 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 115122133 epoch_slot_no: 37333 block_no: 9872686 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 51543 time: 2024-01-31 08:07:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b7c5988e08a1d32f1502c5265ed3ce58f681dd6230dd295c5b02595e99f1a78Block Operator
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