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 9874336 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 115153680 epoch_slot_no: 68880 block_no: 9874159 slot_leader_id: 6596314 size: 58777 time: 2024-01-31 16:52:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80e51e5bde3ada366d258e7811eedd8cd8607583564a3b47983486c852eebaf0Block Operator
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