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 9880098 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 115271669 epoch_slot_no: 186869 block_no: 9879921 slot_leader_id: 8214627 size: 88330 time: 2024-02-02 01:39:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcff3a47ac87cf40b5c32e0c6a43bfa6edb248d4c592e38133505e5aa5da9587fBlock Operator
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