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 9874913 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 115165810 epoch_slot_no: 81010 block_no: 9874736 slot_leader_id: 4557476 size: 88003 time: 2024-01-31 20:15:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0eb23587150bd59604a76d93fe54b400f023e9e52163f42ac91eca79d1afc699Block Operator
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