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 9879238 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 115253480 epoch_slot_no: 168680 block_no: 9879061 slot_leader_id: 8198306 size: 84480 time: 2024-02-01 20:36:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2f25bc19b8eb450a63faa4115be199ec2b1e1902ebb82f8d1455146bbfa6d87Block Operator
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