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 9879502 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 115259061 epoch_slot_no: 174261 block_no: 9879325 slot_leader_id: 7750291 size: 88605 time: 2024-02-01 22:09:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaffc011ad0639f8375b336407b0c9909e4f64d61c5089e5c15b1a20bee2305d1Block Operator
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