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 9885756 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 115389477 epoch_slot_no: 304677 block_no: 9885579 slot_leader_id: 6038793 size: 62259 time: 2024-02-03 10:22:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60f83e652f0d1e5d5696ff2e0168f3c4eacb83a5d737677865f76431622109c9Block Operator
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