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 9901296 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 115713176 epoch_slot_no: 196376 block_no: 9901119 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 3759 time: 2024-02-07 04:17:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6878fcc66e49ab77e7faa47502aa202daa066fcef66e5ef279a54d45a0eb0edfBlock Operator
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