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 9895175 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 115587704 epoch_slot_no: 70904 block_no: 9894998 slot_leader_id: 5023593 size: 2269 time: 2024-02-05 17:26:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x91d0c14823e2aef4f67807f623fedb6601bc215c5d1ae53cfe6e8e6130bfb1e5Block Operator
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