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 9886320 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 115402105 epoch_slot_no: 317305 block_no: 9886143 slot_leader_id: 7766278 size: 82458 time: 2024-02-03 13:53:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6da7c03856529d94d6d0a5978283e52beb3274e7f99854b110f08d73f450984Block Operator
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