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 9881727 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 115305893 epoch_slot_no: 221093 block_no: 9881550 slot_leader_id: 5575481 size: 24524 time: 2024-02-02 11:09:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x315d55fb9a9b7c786a6f164abc0f20d9883cec62d7492a45f62786706dd3db01Block Operator
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