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 9881450 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 115300436 epoch_slot_no: 215636 block_no: 9881273 slot_leader_id: 4576738 size: 59559 time: 2024-02-02 09:38:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xccfa788faa5068a0a160c60b8fb7c542d93643cc57432025e67777afd9df4f43Block Operator
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