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 9872924 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 115123206 epoch_slot_no: 38406 block_no: 9872747 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 51050 time: 2024-01-31 08:24:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce88c30b57d0ab6e8726461ae42739a3253590a8d3a86ac71b255dd20578c10bBlock Operator
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