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 9875204 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 115171217 epoch_slot_no: 86417 block_no: 9875027 slot_leader_id: 7046511 size: 69387 time: 2024-01-31 21:45:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44eb5885a5c1ebb08d7db24c6c1beeba7562cd51089e46ea604af879a00e011fBlock Operator
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