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 9881059 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 115292307 epoch_slot_no: 207507 block_no: 9880882 slot_leader_id: 5622368 size: 18570 time: 2024-02-02 07:23:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b7122104ccf4bf9e312591821276ae580bd1a490479e5f791e82b951f3ece7aBlock Operator
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