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 9899846 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 115684017 epoch_slot_no: 167217 block_no: 9899669 slot_leader_id: 4573058 size: 88223 time: 2024-02-06 20:11:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4918e5eb63277b8591a44ac3f7eeb0a7df465dc4acc3926d0b689754fa961524Block Operator
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