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 9880173 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 115273103 epoch_slot_no: 188303 block_no: 9879996 slot_leader_id: 7047130 size: 87215 time: 2024-02-02 02:03:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e063404b64a77ed6b2dbe65227f9ba8ec4365f2eaa262c50ad08f7a93dc358eBlock Operator
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