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 9879723 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 115263578 epoch_slot_no: 178778 block_no: 9879546 slot_leader_id: 4968206 size: 55592 time: 2024-02-01 23:24:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ad6b5d461be62f9471dd299ce5374449e9694a8b6727afc51c7a7aae050f242Block Operator
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