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 9889526 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 115467461 epoch_slot_no: 382661 block_no: 9889349 slot_leader_id: 8526873 size: 85371 time: 2024-02-04 08:02:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x109677e5504c0290435c32c482f80cd3b612d851adbfdbc26286436a8158526cBlock Operator
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