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 9886557 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 65 slot_no: 115407096 epoch_slot_no: 322296 block_no: 9886380 slot_leader_id: 5769652 size: 86090 time: 2024-02-03 15:16:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1669efefcd62639d2f3cff80c7c9553dd0bd42cda43750abcb9170c5b5091d6aBlock Operator
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