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 9899245 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 115671102 epoch_slot_no: 154302 block_no: 9899068 slot_leader_id: 4556014 size: 48587 time: 2024-02-06 16:36:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf7851c78b8ac002cd6fd0629dcaeb03adfdfa53081edbd5236f01845462ebd40Block Operator
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