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 9890820 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 115495882 epoch_slot_no: 411082 block_no: 9890643 slot_leader_id: 5951789 size: 73377 time: 2024-02-04 15:56:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad0b1724f65c6464a1d9192b0100357a75a267181bfa293caa2ad645770e5ea2Block Operator
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