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 9877805 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 115222530 epoch_slot_no: 137730 block_no: 9877628 slot_leader_id: 4558590 size: 54681 time: 2024-02-01 12:00:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbbe24ddadd168e69e2c2793018c7e2ea1aea9221a8a35cec2eb5544d01f91140Block Operator
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