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 9894398 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 115571727 epoch_slot_no: 54927 block_no: 9894221 slot_leader_id: 4558367 size: 49587 time: 2024-02-05 13:00:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x206bbfe02667ca03f3ca9902d4bd4a850a4820c170f575e954bbac393f67f0eeBlock Operator
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