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 9899281 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 115671734 epoch_slot_no: 154934 block_no: 9899104 slot_leader_id: 5083905 size: 74545 time: 2024-02-06 16:47:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc245c0bf158d00b34d36ccd8cd5650d3b83bea29ed43a3dd301896a5101f62bBlock Operator
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