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 9878338 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 115233819 epoch_slot_no: 149019 block_no: 9878161 slot_leader_id: 7356967 size: 78086 time: 2024-02-01 15:08:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5d969e477306619c2ff42536cdc61568050c7bf4a6614f09f73c6c6de84a032Block Operator
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