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 9898391 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 115653051 epoch_slot_no: 136251 block_no: 9898214 slot_leader_id: 7261263 size: 54424 time: 2024-02-06 11:35:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc140535ae2ce554d4afe8a7c97571a80201aca003d9963c3bbdbcfe1212cc25aBlock Operator
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