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 9888026 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 115436786 epoch_slot_no: 351986 block_no: 9887849 slot_leader_id: 5839077 size: 77894 time: 2024-02-03 23:31:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x014a8e17ae1301c0934771aa1dc7ffeff96c7ea5adf5ad5609425df76f7fab20Block Operator
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