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 9899864 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 115684538 epoch_slot_no: 167738 block_no: 9899687 slot_leader_id: 5432445 size: 79745 time: 2024-02-06 20:20:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4c05841c44439bd01484ec5cd443af5f357746cba2d8625774eae469717f0a2Block Operator
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