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 9896257 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 115609640 epoch_slot_no: 92840 block_no: 9896080 slot_leader_id: 7046600 size: 56799 time: 2024-02-05 23:32:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2134a9a62aec6b1ec612ae378b8c26191db7579d36fa2584d8f560456174d02dBlock Operator
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