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 9879188 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 115252385 epoch_slot_no: 167585 block_no: 9879011 slot_leader_id: 9706690 size: 87749 time: 2024-02-01 20:17:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd778c27c402fff6e1dca49c33103fb34bbe96e85bf5d71d548be1a97b5382e0fBlock Operator
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