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 9879483 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 115258670 epoch_slot_no: 173870 block_no: 9879306 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 21453 time: 2024-02-01 22:02:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49cb4d5c393befdad57ed088c3d32d8a0c740aef45a8bfe901bb232183f7e241Block Operator
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