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 9878967 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 115247722 epoch_slot_no: 162922 block_no: 9878790 slot_leader_id: 6729346 size: 86646 time: 2024-02-01 19:00:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa04fb0e07a351032988c2653a22c8e08385145179eff8742e97840c7300e2ed4Block Operator
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