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 9897317 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 115630847 epoch_slot_no: 114047 block_no: 9897140 slot_leader_id: 4735070 size: 51333 time: 2024-02-06 05:25:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa163d6d636393587f5884bcb1cbaa56eb3876ef10fb7799f0f4b5744340ff02fBlock Operator
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