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 9877378 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 115214030 epoch_slot_no: 129230 block_no: 9877201 slot_leader_id: 6248077 size: 41888 time: 2024-02-01 09:38:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48df781d6e552bd3510266196877914bf442ebcfbd9d046ce37a5c30b7e023f1Block Operator
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