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 9886943 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 115414942 epoch_slot_no: 330142 block_no: 9886766 slot_leader_id: 8757421 size: 40074 time: 2024-02-03 17:27:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1dd4ae276742999a5c369d28db0d4e6526d3d0151ce9b3a67a6156a7f7855804Block Operator
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