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 9877775 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 115221970 epoch_slot_no: 137170 block_no: 9877598 slot_leader_id: 6204553 size: 28152 time: 2024-02-01 11:51:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d45e76787579d46ffb0c6e12f136fde4b7f2b253583ddea9aa6cab6f95466bcBlock Operator
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