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 9892349 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 115527558 epoch_slot_no: 10758 block_no: 9892172 slot_leader_id: 4720522 size: 5677 time: 2024-02-05 00:44:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c5f35257ae0a67b88b9a1256ccc39ec8e2e66c4f9a6f9563366b2362102049dBlock Operator
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