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 9884185 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 115356544 epoch_slot_no: 271744 block_no: 9884008 slot_leader_id: 9621949 size: 68077 time: 2024-02-03 01:13:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x925bf9ca71bebc2c0f253db374504acad1e86636714e2830287e3f221ac2cc81Block Operator
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