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 9874141 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 115149309 epoch_slot_no: 64509 block_no: 9873964 slot_leader_id: 5575481 size: 68475 time: 2024-01-31 15:40:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05ecacc3a80aaff06fb8c423d7538e657e486c200976469e16878690d9c6761dBlock Operator
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