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 9878026 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 115227428 epoch_slot_no: 142628 block_no: 9877849 slot_leader_id: 4560270 size: 45604 time: 2024-02-01 13:21:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe34311662e58e9a0cd02d7fff1a6c2d9fc40bfaeda76aadced42da112fb6e8cfBlock Operator
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