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 9887471 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 115425158 epoch_slot_no: 340358 block_no: 9887294 slot_leader_id: 7902324 size: 88363 time: 2024-02-03 20:17:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7200d9cd76881bcee2048d74d4fa58c7ec04a8961f601ee2e6c286300605d4cBlock Operator
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