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 9898757 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 115661022 epoch_slot_no: 144222 block_no: 9898580 slot_leader_id: 5781382 size: 50910 time: 2024-02-06 13:48:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x128d3ade3d988be8649cc7b7a4da83a47207c0162e335d7e6a432ab3a2bd2ceeBlock Operator
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