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 9889436 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 115465711 epoch_slot_no: 380911 block_no: 9889259 slot_leader_id: 4662751 size: 80866 time: 2024-02-04 07:33:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5d7abbdc778b2cafd2297f4c6b7da6eeb8b208e2efd68ccefcf963c86a2410bdBlock Operator
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