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 9884561 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 115364875 epoch_slot_no: 280075 block_no: 9884384 slot_leader_id: 4982013 size: 2684 time: 2024-02-03 03:32:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3dd5cce98ded96f2f3e5aab3d76a18f551192989c356c9eda37ec518de5612a2Block Operator
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