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 9874880 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 115164743 epoch_slot_no: 79943 block_no: 9874703 slot_leader_id: 4800590 size: 79890 time: 2024-01-31 19:57:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15f6f13b829673f727048255319497cfbc8b630292c01fec3357da483ec6fa2aBlock Operator
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