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 9874491 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 115156311 epoch_slot_no: 71511 block_no: 9874314 slot_leader_id: 7920586 size: 52253 time: 2024-01-31 17:36:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x435432dbff818a59cdafa8bb96ccd65a444e9ce415fb01acfa305ac3ba8b73d9Block Operator
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