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 9877714 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 115220917 epoch_slot_no: 136117 block_no: 9877537 slot_leader_id: 7581727 size: 60172 time: 2024-02-01 11:33:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19296b4be15bc8bee28ca05b62e81e5a05a18c1533c20fd663c1e3e811dbd681Block Operator
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