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 9890115 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 115480840 epoch_slot_no: 396040 block_no: 9889938 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 4939 time: 2024-02-04 11:45:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f5ba5eb76d58bed080a7b7fb70a5824523cb091cb585732ddf35d5afcabc010Block Operator
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