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 9888963 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 115455809 epoch_slot_no: 371009 block_no: 9888786 slot_leader_id: 4559599 size: 48990 time: 2024-02-04 04:48:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b5089072105ce91df8add28e49e1f1f0c667f5964c6ea195c740481e45bcb40Block Operator
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