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 9890117 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 115480871 epoch_slot_no: 396071 block_no: 9889940 slot_leader_id: 4561812 size: 63861 time: 2024-02-04 11:46:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4be6fcfb1ad0e91459a714a02aaf66062f0a12f57a47d9764a22f9f1561ee920Block Operator
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