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 9898897 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 115663695 epoch_slot_no: 146895 block_no: 9898720 slot_leader_id: 5457724 size: 87780 time: 2024-02-06 14:33:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x22875f06dfd89f079903c42abe2af76e61795ce4318fcd638a270775ae6955d8Block Operator
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