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 9889126 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 115459267 epoch_slot_no: 374467 block_no: 9888949 slot_leader_id: 5086944 size: 3349 time: 2024-02-04 05:45:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f877a4cdbd246d88114ea74fceb6af1c6520e0182aa8f2cd6fd4b63f1af88c7Block Operator
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