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 9884645 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 115366406 epoch_slot_no: 281606 block_no: 9884468 slot_leader_id: 6603862 size: 74991 time: 2024-02-03 03:58:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37ba42f3924e0c4cfce494f5d04fea6db0e1f762e4e1cab176ae1adf6c17aa71Block Operator
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