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 9877645 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 115219670 epoch_slot_no: 134870 block_no: 9877468 slot_leader_id: 4581690 size: 46160 time: 2024-02-01 11:12:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3d469ab14bac489fbed76adb9884c0984c1fd32e13040338652809c5414386dBlock Operator
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