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 9878073 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 115228611 epoch_slot_no: 143811 block_no: 9877896 slot_leader_id: 4570659 size: 88688 time: 2024-02-01 13:41:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x79ea68da86aef53ed20c399217d1603402fa3fdb6c0351a7009818b53f1044d8Block Operator
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