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 9885578 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 115385992 epoch_slot_no: 301192 block_no: 9885401 slot_leader_id: 5428364 size: 40889 time: 2024-02-03 09:24:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee7b1eeffc35b2d2f5c6f72d593b4f8ce6bd67975ea15f7a394881b12201c53fBlock Operator
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