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 9890369 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 115486423 epoch_slot_no: 401623 block_no: 9890192 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 14257 time: 2024-02-04 13:18:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c57bd2abee3a5f760f0cac3ce58bbda9e25fab7963f7893fea97786252246f8Block Operator
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