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 9883765 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 115348069 epoch_slot_no: 263269 block_no: 9883588 slot_leader_id: 6538171 size: 87717 time: 2024-02-02 22:52:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaefdb83847f566a6a418de5a629d659d4238757dfde21b7a5bd767a4fff2b95aBlock Operator
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