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 9900681 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 115701553 epoch_slot_no: 184753 block_no: 9900504 slot_leader_id: 4568891 size: 43477 time: 2024-02-07 01:04:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf0429361ea183dd625459dda9c887dc338acd999da09e933da7a142699ac37d9Block Operator
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