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 9896973 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 115623798 epoch_slot_no: 106998 block_no: 9896796 slot_leader_id: 5575481 size: 38081 time: 2024-02-06 03:28:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9a68222dd79074b5f732f25c0254a9653e44046abaab6cd9912db025c3f2f0dBlock Operator
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