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 9882522 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 115322059 epoch_slot_no: 237259 block_no: 9882345 slot_leader_id: 5236443 size: 85626 time: 2024-02-02 15:39:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf26f285c94ad17f2693a67e187bf334df4b1c7423006f44a2f29d8b1f3a3c467Block Operator
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