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 9873556 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 115136671 epoch_slot_no: 51871 block_no: 9873379 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 65883 time: 2024-01-31 12:09:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94ac405ac0f4ae8a57674e6965b681b25dc7a1d7c17a2eca669b465be9ab25b2Block Operator
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