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 9874682 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 115160287 epoch_slot_no: 75487 block_no: 9874505 slot_leader_id: 6197314 size: 75639 time: 2024-01-31 18:42:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15bf433fbb2fdac5b709c8256fb142ada96c865c46288dc19fa8c02024044b82Block Operator
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