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 9873684 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 115139062 epoch_slot_no: 54262 block_no: 9873507 slot_leader_id: 7123775 size: 32764 time: 2024-01-31 12:49:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34fe5870e6d23da0dded96306a4c4f4c7167bae4a8fe4e5802142ce22039d8d2Block Operator
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