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 9878220 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 115231496 epoch_slot_no: 146696 block_no: 9878043 slot_leader_id: 5023414 size: 53193 time: 2024-02-01 14:29:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ed1f718f0c017f26c51578ddc1398627f87b94d1753a8c21e32a9f1af81228fBlock Operator
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