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 9887580 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 115427555 epoch_slot_no: 342755 block_no: 9887403 slot_leader_id: 4556431 size: 60247 time: 2024-02-03 20:57:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3292a6bd0ef8c07e42c410666d1e700c5e3a2f0b2b95b6bf1c736544410ead19Block Operator
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