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 9887490 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 115425708 epoch_slot_no: 340908 block_no: 9887313 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 87787 time: 2024-02-03 20:26:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3da654d54e53f364c6eb45dadfb8c8adb3897d8897b7109a5b0f5f18e221ae6Block Operator
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