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 9873488 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 115135340 epoch_slot_no: 50540 block_no: 9873311 slot_leader_id: 5352598 size: 88450 time: 2024-01-31 11:47:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfce39aa3c498efca8ce5d92c190652315d0feb603ceb2554712569169567ee00Block Operator
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