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 9900447 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 115696409 epoch_slot_no: 179609 block_no: 9900270 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 9608 time: 2024-02-06 23:38:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9247a6b7f68298e70c4d91d0dde1fdf2330df38bb9e12f32279509f978509f03Block Operator
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