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 9874475 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 115156054 epoch_slot_no: 71254 block_no: 9874298 slot_leader_id: 6204553 size: 14814 time: 2024-01-31 17:32:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8ec5b4a208d0963f1cc6b0f875afbc02e8789cfead568ec38f8e2686f5e030bBlock Operator
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