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 9898778 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 64 slot_no: 115661546 epoch_slot_no: 144746 block_no: 9898601 slot_leader_id: 6405679 size: 88267 time: 2024-02-06 13:57:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x56e2d83c9c863949b0fb8a88f4f05278fce14d7c87781f6e93bbe942f0442039Block Operator
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