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 9874672 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 115159911 epoch_slot_no: 75111 block_no: 9874495 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 38908 time: 2024-01-31 18:36:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf323fe4fdd1ff142ed56b5c52bad57c3fa935826f21de4e23b6ef5d4a7be50b5Block Operator
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