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 9882774 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 115327963 epoch_slot_no: 243163 block_no: 9882597 slot_leader_id: 9247090 size: 23706 time: 2024-02-02 17:17:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x879e2a4b585458aae46394c97eec40fd4a3383bb080b3bfbfcde3c1084e25698Block Operator
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