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 9880649 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 115283074 epoch_slot_no: 198274 block_no: 9880472 slot_leader_id: 4615785 size: 71277 time: 2024-02-02 04:49:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x892c7bdc12fe9b5fe8d6b4206c391f3b9172632905fde0e68124c5de750b6e30Block Operator
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