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 9896848 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 115621438 epoch_slot_no: 104638 block_no: 9896671 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 42153 time: 2024-02-06 02:48:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x402ef0f8f65bcea0adca5c2fb90f1cf11800fd079b02f8dcafe50e375f6988d3Block Operator
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