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 9895878 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 115602060 epoch_slot_no: 85260 block_no: 9895701 slot_leader_id: 6204553 size: 15378 time: 2024-02-05 21:25:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd6027b5b7f3f6c529d55fe285022be0f71452ebcb162b21aaf2593ad6a505e2bBlock Operator
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