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 9888408 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 115444400 epoch_slot_no: 359600 block_no: 9888231 slot_leader_id: 7968063 size: 50362 time: 2024-02-04 01:38:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x522d97d93dd853ff0383d7fef3796e9e934ec8e8843754bad4a7ac777fcdc7d2Block Operator
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