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 9890443 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 115487837 epoch_slot_no: 403037 block_no: 9890266 slot_leader_id: 7920586 size: 79495 time: 2024-02-04 13:42:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbfcc21ef5ed06a5d400e85d72db7a6c5f1c521f0c3266e087cb231494882b190Block Operator
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