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 9881170 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 115294545 epoch_slot_no: 209745 block_no: 9880993 slot_leader_id: 4556120 size: 55135 time: 2024-02-02 08:00:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a4288e3bacfa5eccffd31c92dd86fe221f9a59df07069df9cd31c64cc6e264fBlock Operator
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