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 9887383 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 115423239 epoch_slot_no: 338439 block_no: 9887206 slot_leader_id: 5066676 size: 55237 time: 2024-02-03 19:45:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5ebc14dd997096a2b7037af66cff41bd1933fe397e46aa672698244cb1e063bBlock Operator
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