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 9873552 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 115136573 epoch_slot_no: 51773 block_no: 9873375 slot_leader_id: 9861668 size: 62939 time: 2024-01-31 12:07:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x667e151dc2d40ffe6ce3b4a5c77019a43e4f4349846d6c513dd58e7b91bfc8ffBlock Operator
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