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 9874363 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 115154066 epoch_slot_no: 69266 block_no: 9874186 slot_leader_id: 4556102 size: 6904 time: 2024-01-31 16:59:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b95f45c896150d1354272951bd0d38ca464edb3112b1cb7b5beefdc298fd88fBlock Operator
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