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 9897766 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 115640076 epoch_slot_no: 123276 block_no: 9897589 slot_leader_id: 8526873 size: 42491 time: 2024-02-06 07:59:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x95d9704e657b87f44c57d6bfe89b4d8ebcf1da761878140ba4aabd684c850dd3Block Operator
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