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 9874209 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 115150840 epoch_slot_no: 66040 block_no: 9874032 slot_leader_id: 4558133 size: 87671 time: 2024-01-31 16:05:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28193b578258b5a631f9057abc4226808f8b161370bb896e17d169b2cc09e4a7Block Operator
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