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 9896692 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 115618266 epoch_slot_no: 101466 block_no: 9896515 slot_leader_id: 5598044 size: 84058 time: 2024-02-06 01:55:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c64278f366ba9ab3ea3d2123a767de00cb0497d5c6a24220e2fd27956b92fafBlock Operator
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