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 9880860 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 115287974 epoch_slot_no: 203174 block_no: 9880683 slot_leader_id: 9861668 size: 16152 time: 2024-02-02 06:11:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb40ed3556951e4f4e0d14af5db5a70c410e445bf0437d0991456152cbefd27b5Block Operator
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