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 9879618 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 115261293 epoch_slot_no: 176493 block_no: 9879441 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 7473 time: 2024-02-01 22:46:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x970ab96cd75648a16812fbca032cdc32d1fffee61f7f4c20f5a3f3fc962dacaaBlock Operator
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