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 9874152 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 115149475 epoch_slot_no: 64675 block_no: 9873975 slot_leader_id: 4559410 size: 17281 time: 2024-01-31 15:42:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x466fb3914e63f13bc120068efaf9da9d09689d3587bde85ce57cf428202dbc97Block Operator
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