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 9898374 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 115652631 epoch_slot_no: 135831 block_no: 9898197 slot_leader_id: 9874169 size: 18451 time: 2024-02-06 11:28:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36b427bb1b891a1bd44fb00f8486abb83e66c2057379051f7737ce5f74fb05c3Block Operator
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