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 9900482 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 115697438 epoch_slot_no: 180638 block_no: 9900305 slot_leader_id: 8757384 size: 50943 time: 2024-02-06 23:55:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1375b36e27add080e27e716f558a6f090b7ce4619c538c581670de05a6e3d00bBlock Operator
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