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 9883197 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 115336549 epoch_slot_no: 251749 block_no: 9883020 slot_leader_id: 4558590 size: 34976 time: 2024-02-02 19:40:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x150164b7b5489001cd6df6c0cb94a7c1598f9bb6640af210666e7dfea1e77590Block Operator
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