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 9879559 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 115260329 epoch_slot_no: 175529 block_no: 9879382 slot_leader_id: 7779710 size: 55200 time: 2024-02-01 22:30:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc515845e00222a409f3e6b27e251ec1c347f83c4f4b7228f005cbcd5f44b4531Block Operator
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