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 9873121 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 115127312 epoch_slot_no: 42512 block_no: 9872944 slot_leader_id: 5205307 size: 36503 time: 2024-01-31 09:33:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc3ceaefbf0158ce2eb6081bf4963b6c1cccf8d0450749821d8c61ca22a34f35Block Operator
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