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 9892707 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 115535036 epoch_slot_no: 18236 block_no: 9892530 slot_leader_id: 4572916 size: 86357 time: 2024-02-05 02:48:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa3f71ccaecaee97127597f80f9fd274ed2ca74e18d29525a552de5964fb1258Block Operator
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