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 9873553 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 115136575 epoch_slot_no: 51775 block_no: 9873376 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 4471 time: 2024-01-31 12:07:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a81bf936b1a288c55a0783a47206f93494ec98549aabfae64ce97d6e78f9582Block Operator
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