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 9882174 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 115314677 epoch_slot_no: 229877 block_no: 9881997 slot_leader_id: 6489525 size: 81934 time: 2024-02-02 13:36:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa91e415695387355d4555ff7295f3970fe9716dddad2e64e303113ec854be989Block Operator
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