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 9874839 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 115163869 epoch_slot_no: 79069 block_no: 9874662 slot_leader_id: 9022385 size: 19870 time: 2024-01-31 19:42:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x817a0ededd666f4c94aa922aa84f691fdf50b8b4a867cf3ab7e1a828a3db5523Block Operator
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