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 9873861 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 115143373 epoch_slot_no: 58573 block_no: 9873684 slot_leader_id: 6577561 size: 80425 time: 2024-01-31 14:01:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ca6e5229bcbcc9c922e764558ba6b49ebd0e7f18caff644cd127303338ae81eBlock Operator
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