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 9896227 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 115609018 epoch_slot_no: 92218 block_no: 9896050 slot_leader_id: 9088404 size: 86919 time: 2024-02-05 23:21:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9669dacc867ffe1d5567f0f8f5d4920831190be1230c8d4bec56b472e4d9d02aBlock Operator
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