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 9890495 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 115488980 epoch_slot_no: 404180 block_no: 9890318 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 19950 time: 2024-02-04 14:01:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d04a951ddd00f20ac3f6172843b90b8f2505a72ed66f838565040bc86c4ecf9Block Operator
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