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 9899346 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 115672966 epoch_slot_no: 156166 block_no: 9899169 slot_leader_id: 5654323 size: 76841 time: 2024-02-06 17:07:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b81ad776830d73483328bcc73d8e6e16ddee3b8927bcae0b4abfefa42a829e9Block Operator
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