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 9893317 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 115549443 epoch_slot_no: 32643 block_no: 9893140 slot_leader_id: 8757421 size: 73447 time: 2024-02-05 06:48:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb2e305dc95f874a55fafa35db9e82f1d16c832699d991c9ec02ec9336f843abBlock Operator
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