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 9886196 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 115399449 epoch_slot_no: 314649 block_no: 9886019 slot_leader_id: 4567284 size: 84630 time: 2024-02-03 13:09:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb94ee983548cab3bf408f6a00a966e7bb69acdd85c1d4bae29f485f99ea2f7eBlock Operator
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