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 9880128 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 115272330 epoch_slot_no: 187530 block_no: 9879951 slot_leader_id: 4565685 size: 88059 time: 2024-02-02 01:50:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc4afb37e267fa9a510de0ee2bd8a4f98b8c17fea1e44bf8223465c2c487b790bBlock Operator
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