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 9878372 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 115234629 epoch_slot_no: 149829 block_no: 9878195 slot_leader_id: 4558149 size: 62694 time: 2024-02-01 15:22:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb5fdbab75cd8eb60890861b9cbc2e15d5dad8082d3e598de9b8e4322815a63fbBlock Operator
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