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 9879259 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 115254067 epoch_slot_no: 169267 block_no: 9879082 slot_leader_id: 5530107 size: 84771 time: 2024-02-01 20:45:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7eb61d60df72bde2a3d898e24337acca1289a69223bf0f267907f676fb55d4fBlock Operator
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