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 9891114 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 115501700 epoch_slot_no: 416900 block_no: 9890937 slot_leader_id: 4558149 size: 86861 time: 2024-02-04 17:33:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c7d2eab9746bf69ef407be5fa157fe07cac34c3c26f85088b3687e15b31a2f5Block Operator
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