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 9873102 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 115126986 epoch_slot_no: 42186 block_no: 9872925 slot_leader_id: 4565685 size: 37532 time: 2024-01-31 09:27:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcad8abdcd44359bd28924e78a18874b02db56471e42aaba3280c94d140d1153cBlock Operator
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