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 9879662 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 115262205 epoch_slot_no: 177405 block_no: 9879485 slot_leader_id: 9768643 size: 88314 time: 2024-02-01 23:01:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1097c86bb1f1344da695686b6fd4c47e7a657e1079565eb988b9fcad731c7043Block Operator
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