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 9890239 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 115483653 epoch_slot_no: 398853 block_no: 9890062 slot_leader_id: 7038585 size: 38512 time: 2024-02-04 12:32:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb89343ab0f5196b3ac035c1527b351962028bfa15b9d248547cd43a7c2664092Block Operator
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