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 9879467 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 115258345 epoch_slot_no: 173545 block_no: 9879290 slot_leader_id: 6864063 size: 5076 time: 2024-02-01 21:57:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca594ba3fda3b23f8c2daf0590309317970757b2001fc4639e9331d405b50d19Block Operator
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