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 9885646 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 115387279 epoch_slot_no: 302479 block_no: 9885469 slot_leader_id: 5576144 size: 46692 time: 2024-02-03 09:46:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x703f092e2e6d258317a842956b785889fdbb91b4c6ac338b20343e0b2dd06fbcBlock Operator
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