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 9893548 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 115553871 epoch_slot_no: 37071 block_no: 9893371 slot_leader_id: 4630714 size: 44665 time: 2024-02-05 08:02:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3df8e20cf8a6ab1c1e430ce36da4dc5559d66e9d0c4c3826e0fca045219c948aBlock Operator
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