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 9880494 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 115279937 epoch_slot_no: 195137 block_no: 9880317 slot_leader_id: 4581743 size: 2430 time: 2024-02-02 03:57:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbcc2c069f58cc4ec8b2079cff7e1ade6dd75db943e46adf4322003865544f996Block Operator
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