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 9899410 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 115674353 epoch_slot_no: 157553 block_no: 9899233 slot_leader_id: 7397135 size: 85404 time: 2024-02-06 17:30:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7eee37ba86435727bfa1db406ab0de89cefa6e72b8730e6b80b13939ad50abddBlock Operator
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