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 9874043 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 115147220 epoch_slot_no: 62420 block_no: 9873866 slot_leader_id: 8306498 size: 55225 time: 2024-01-31 15:05:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17d0575e2a6eec9d8d6344db587e918c66ed1f013ac90d4a6084930917c43b7bBlock Operator
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