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 9887417 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 115423847 epoch_slot_no: 339047 block_no: 9887240 slot_leader_id: 4992149 size: 87372 time: 2024-02-03 19:55:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa7227c4d3e34e0595d5555622d07b1e12af4b4fd6034558415b1cc5966debd5Block Operator
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