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 9877716 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 115220964 epoch_slot_no: 136164 block_no: 9877539 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 79395 time: 2024-02-01 11:34:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x166cefce9c1903cae0e854bcabb6944755629355824f58c0b63c96f869167955Block Operator
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