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 9879518 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 115259436 epoch_slot_no: 174636 block_no: 9879341 slot_leader_id: 6476930 size: 87324 time: 2024-02-01 22:15:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a3a312972694aec47bbf3d52d81191c84e5207e95d2d40b1aeca4269a2cc2e2Block Operator
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