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 9873872 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 115143555 epoch_slot_no: 58755 block_no: 9873695 slot_leader_id: 8757079 size: 87410 time: 2024-01-31 14:04:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2bab279cf0cfdc03fb6c42cd8c7dd6e648f22c33741f5c0ffcfb747fe6886f73Block Operator
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