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 9898996 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 115665405 epoch_slot_no: 148605 block_no: 9898819 slot_leader_id: 9876052 size: 78152 time: 2024-02-06 15:01:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x447dd6c6fa2c4d8cd4cce860ff32992e0394bd15c160fe8695a47ef95b7d6ff1Block Operator
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