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 9899183 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 115669633 epoch_slot_no: 152833 block_no: 9899006 slot_leader_id: 8873656 size: 72043 time: 2024-02-06 16:12:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f8e29670d6103345eb0480c6868b159a37463c1688149a8c3f70b8a2052384bBlock Operator
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