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 9873377 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 115132878 epoch_slot_no: 48078 block_no: 9873200 slot_leader_id: 4581743 size: 83914 time: 2024-01-31 11:06:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6bc7341609bf866aa08f0c33a18bf763630662cc3c8b905fd73e0c9bab4e72d0Block Operator
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