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 9886490 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 115405584 epoch_slot_no: 320784 block_no: 9886313 slot_leader_id: 8967253 size: 56912 time: 2024-02-03 14:51:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0884f78cde0cea0784a93846ec900f103d13c0bb031a8ab2113f4621d8c6a7f5Block Operator
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