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 9893586 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 115554655 epoch_slot_no: 37855 block_no: 9893409 slot_leader_id: 4568166 size: 39420 time: 2024-02-05 08:15:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5a4ee3b23504b5982eaa1ca040c618a0f33b9a09400953dae4a7990b03aaf53Block Operator
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