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 9893082 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 115543457 epoch_slot_no: 26657 block_no: 9892905 slot_leader_id: 4556014 size: 50523 time: 2024-02-05 05:09:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c643e288eb74031981b3a006d36738b35036ffa416a04fbc735a4b89f9929dfBlock Operator
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