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 9889324 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 115463285 epoch_slot_no: 378485 block_no: 9889147 slot_leader_id: 5951088 size: 365 time: 2024-02-04 06:52:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaebe8c564a6bb901ab2d17c7543a4b6cfc4a2edeef73c8e47e73d5d349918476Block Operator
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