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 9879162 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 115251956 epoch_slot_no: 167156 block_no: 9878985 slot_leader_id: 5752428 size: 86408 time: 2024-02-01 20:10:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14ad4bba61e1a60909846f2fdb129fb8fe2af5b3008f8a22c52f424e0adfe672Block Operator
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