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 9898894 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 115663654 epoch_slot_no: 146854 block_no: 9898717 slot_leader_id: 4556341 size: 88910 time: 2024-02-06 14:32:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5bd52e2f0add9b7acb53470539303f0af163a15f2a5b1b19443de472baa0d0b0Block Operator
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