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 9880200 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 115273590 epoch_slot_no: 188790 block_no: 9880023 slot_leader_id: 4588152 size: 63414 time: 2024-02-02 02:11:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd936817245825246efaa1b30f1ec8c4e49445aa928e648e476f4a6f2b13d2263Block Operator
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