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 9881445 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 115300314 epoch_slot_no: 215514 block_no: 9881268 slot_leader_id: 8278394 size: 14979 time: 2024-02-02 09:36:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x544534743a9eb9247653928c20baaed2cd08b162e0d5d2503b19aaaa71013c9eBlock Operator
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