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 9878345 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 115234040 epoch_slot_no: 149240 block_no: 9878168 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 70162 time: 2024-02-01 15:12:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08be9cf1a4d9c6e4cd5da55d74e3e192b75c47089ee574d2ea8cce97054e53b1Block Operator
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