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 9874579 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 115157761 epoch_slot_no: 72961 block_no: 9874402 slot_leader_id: 4561812 size: 63464 time: 2024-01-31 18:00:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x481479ece7422a50b154d27d8c024797c776f3e3f44b7a3a4dc070fd08a30848Block Operator
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