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 9879928 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 115267687 epoch_slot_no: 182887 block_no: 9879751 slot_leader_id: 6092217 size: 72293 time: 2024-02-02 00:32:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3a7193e357dbffa3d6afb4bb073d134402bd4b2923ff41880cc091b7e4c86f8Block Operator
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