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 9895851 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 115601438 epoch_slot_no: 84638 block_no: 9895674 slot_leader_id: 8590188 size: 85893 time: 2024-02-05 21:15:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5aa913366767cfb2b2dea350beb2446db43ba64389e9faaa14c88b2f9471801bBlock Operator
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