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 9897872 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 115642410 epoch_slot_no: 125610 block_no: 9897695 slot_leader_id: 4581743 size: 60683 time: 2024-02-06 08:38:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8984ef5b8f0e5437c664f5d7ca62f23faf572e79ff6c6571ea175ab231ae638Block Operator
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