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 9874562 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 115157416 epoch_slot_no: 72616 block_no: 9874385 slot_leader_id: 5512499 size: 83340 time: 2024-01-31 17:55:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9faed69fe8d9603271ef6a98b1ab1131bea27dc2a6f6bdbbb9ba4cfb33aa2eadBlock Operator
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