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 9880689 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 115283922 epoch_slot_no: 199122 block_no: 9880512 slot_leader_id: 5048909 size: 88659 time: 2024-02-02 05:03:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x85daa861908b17a366853a3b50126a6db72837bacb32431a2299332fab574207Block Operator
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