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 9893936 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 115561726 epoch_slot_no: 44926 block_no: 9893759 slot_leader_id: 4567284 size: 29819 time: 2024-02-05 10:13:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30a3373a2a6b90e06d473a1727d60550bc3ef4e3a842d68bd1c290348966b33eBlock Operator
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