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 9891221 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 115503895 epoch_slot_no: 419095 block_no: 9891044 slot_leader_id: 8526873 size: 56064 time: 2024-02-04 18:09:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61a50c723133d229ca979830da32cf4ff1e4ba383f0a9280afba258976fcb80fBlock Operator
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