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 9897166 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 115627680 epoch_slot_no: 110880 block_no: 9896989 slot_leader_id: 4555604 size: 40663 time: 2024-02-06 04:32:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c8f46f8ef80b607f0b3a26ceef07c3d6387e2007a1310894ea9a6951c3ee404Block Operator
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