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 9874858 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 115164287 epoch_slot_no: 79487 block_no: 9874681 slot_leader_id: 8526873 size: 10231 time: 2024-01-31 19:49:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27030eda56136241187878e85decbfde7a7c30ba8fbe94972d7074cbf1bd0f2bBlock Operator
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