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 9883672 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 115346152 epoch_slot_no: 261352 block_no: 9883495 slot_leader_id: 5023879 size: 34072 time: 2024-02-02 22:20:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbae28ca3195e604a4f51e1c4d31e18fc6cb8f3b33542595bd44db70ab4f0be0eBlock Operator
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