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 9880445 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 61 slot_no: 115278938 epoch_slot_no: 194138 block_no: 9880268 slot_leader_id: 8526873 size: 83611 time: 2024-02-02 03:40:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1efa45b0106cce18df0a33e31acfd6606ca9cc3ddcc09812942e27e7b04dfe9Block Operator
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