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 9874298 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 115152835 epoch_slot_no: 68035 block_no: 9874121 slot_leader_id: 6111915 size: 88559 time: 2024-01-31 16:38:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5eeed71bfdd1341a8dd2d5ef34310f4ee3631ac1c6e6b6466fa75344b0ecfb4fBlock Operator
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