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 9893746 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 115557842 epoch_slot_no: 41042 block_no: 9893569 slot_leader_id: 4555410 size: 51241 time: 2024-02-05 09:08:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd291bfce0af9a0c5f8446d46361f65b882f4831997a0816bf4a63daed6843c95Block Operator
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