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 9878045 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 115227970 epoch_slot_no: 143170 block_no: 9877868 slot_leader_id: 4579620 size: 82860 time: 2024-02-01 13:31:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80c958bad55fe74198d32f2fa25b7b569f46052eb4a1eafa2508bd7c989d22e3Block Operator
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