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 9881545 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 115302714 epoch_slot_no: 217914 block_no: 9881368 slot_leader_id: 5387158 size: 84257 time: 2024-02-02 10:16:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16e2110232b2731b274e7544b07eb43df871ffbd08d608653966bc2149c88678Block Operator
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