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 9897747 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 115639633 epoch_slot_no: 122833 block_no: 9897570 slot_leader_id: 6802893 size: 34713 time: 2024-02-06 07:52:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9148b9b6ff9a848ef55f14566544e18f6b790cf9bf4c30e81f8b13c65876c999Block Operator
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