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 9897329 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 115631158 epoch_slot_no: 114358 block_no: 9897152 slot_leader_id: 9088404 size: 34445 time: 2024-02-06 05:30:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c31f7c1e1fdc4bc0831f3ea0e0b113db91cda03a7d68b2c271b727ea3115c18Block Operator
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