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 9897552 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 115635484 epoch_slot_no: 118684 block_no: 9897375 slot_leader_id: 5236443 size: 39571 time: 2024-02-06 06:42:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x285340938c7adb8393a1d2149210bb6c1344c4b2a4cd5e1e7ceee2a7dfd803f8Block Operator
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