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 9894604 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 115575956 epoch_slot_no: 59156 block_no: 9894427 slot_leader_id: 4563943 size: 66535 time: 2024-02-05 14:10:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeed14556b7043368f64f376fe2d6f8bbe8c8bf207c57aae24bd2ee0b246fb81dBlock Operator
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