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 9878424 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 115235862 epoch_slot_no: 151062 block_no: 9878247 slot_leader_id: 4664160 size: 72457 time: 2024-02-01 15:42:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x239611ee0b802fcc26565b8a180b281415d04bb1545d00cff0a3d46febbb0366Block Operator
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