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 9875720 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 115180947 epoch_slot_no: 96147 block_no: 9875543 slot_leader_id: 6174325 size: 84357 time: 2024-02-01 00:27:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0d65a40fbd7807f243adad8ae8234aed1c29f4eec32f0499e017dd876951d3cBlock Operator
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