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 9887496 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 115425814 epoch_slot_no: 341014 block_no: 9887319 slot_leader_id: 8198306 size: 86673 time: 2024-02-03 20:28:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f0535616c05f20afa0d0e26dfd40c61607cfa39377bae0a84c740b8a5b3a2a9Block Operator
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