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 9878012 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 115227066 epoch_slot_no: 142266 block_no: 9877835 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 76373 time: 2024-02-01 13:15:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x006942d49f79465355e01dc03c97cb3896d2155c552a1e418ce83b7c21c7bfd4Block Operator
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