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 9879987 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 115269061 epoch_slot_no: 184261 block_no: 9879810 slot_leader_id: 4575007 size: 85552 time: 2024-02-02 00:55:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb5871f327270b67a07b9c0704ee92527122a68d6d4a19d5accf16b493732c85Block Operator
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