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 9874056 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 115147520 epoch_slot_no: 62720 block_no: 9873879 slot_leader_id: 4984234 size: 88033 time: 2024-01-31 15:10:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa40878ca488be7655c8d19af3b2e7f6f4f84c0142c9bc325ab97380653efbf8Block Operator
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