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 9874260 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 56 slot_no: 115151830 epoch_slot_no: 67030 block_no: 9874083 slot_leader_id: 6239488 size: 82162 time: 2024-01-31 16:22:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x83a980be29b293242fc764c70ec4463f88daeae4b276ad4de0c1aa2abd4566a0Block Operator
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