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 9886529 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 115406550 epoch_slot_no: 321750 block_no: 9886352 slot_leader_id: 9586734 size: 4215 time: 2024-02-03 15:07:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17f1fce57897dcda7a03c48ab5c19c355e3ffee60d140cab68482331cb1f1fd2Block Operator
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