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 9893829 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 115559505 epoch_slot_no: 42705 block_no: 9893652 slot_leader_id: 5205307 size: 69801 time: 2024-02-05 09:36:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd904d09f4973042a30b85c82463895e69f0804f0e0cac64cf4e1c9761a08b4e4Block Operator
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