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 9873897 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 115144241 epoch_slot_no: 59441 block_no: 9873720 slot_leader_id: 5386451 size: 83325 time: 2024-01-31 14:15:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd3f5a0a9c58186008fecb1280ea49e845ab5c9d9be5da12059a58240bc3c16dBlock Operator
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