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 9878252 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 115232239 epoch_slot_no: 147439 block_no: 9878075 slot_leader_id: 4788203 size: 73883 time: 2024-02-01 14:42:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18669293492463fabb1e7f665de06f2992c439ce35cea3313e50f88006872313Block Operator
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