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 9885920 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 115393309 epoch_slot_no: 308509 block_no: 9885743 slot_leader_id: 7902324 size: 67545 time: 2024-02-03 11:26:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3820e22822c753a7c9a2611560351ef6d0261632445009eeb6be279478d73023Block Operator
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