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 9879647 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 115261916 epoch_slot_no: 177116 block_no: 9879470 slot_leader_id: 7730065 size: 16617 time: 2024-02-01 22:56:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5919d396a9d493d23ae67a30894ba6478956aff31f9c3b818ff9010908d07ddBlock Operator
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