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 9878386 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 115234965 epoch_slot_no: 150165 block_no: 9878209 slot_leader_id: 4982013 size: 38587 time: 2024-02-01 15:27:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7dffbc98e0ff4c2f1667c98372ea95031b4bd40087fbefca6554916c00eeabcfBlock Operator
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