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 9888243 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 115441260 epoch_slot_no: 356460 block_no: 9888066 slot_leader_id: 6836183 size: 83257 time: 2024-02-04 00:45:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa6688068f54a8bf1ee908604a0c476570a920ce5ae5b4fbe8d65f4a1ba32a892Block Operator
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