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 9873899 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 115144276 epoch_slot_no: 59476 block_no: 9873722 slot_leader_id: 4558367 size: 39829 time: 2024-01-31 14:16:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8850694434ef8a9d71f6ad1285d23eb0a6d1d322dfb2b251cb29966c7e982dabBlock Operator
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