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 9885441 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 115383160 epoch_slot_no: 298360 block_no: 9885264 slot_leader_id: 4715465 size: 15236 time: 2024-02-03 08:37:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69330b0710dbd942c98abdc3ed1e7f1ec22b4ba60fa080f3b97e35875c4dbeaaBlock Operator
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