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 9900755 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 115703067 epoch_slot_no: 186267 block_no: 9900578 slot_leader_id: 5345530 size: 27060 time: 2024-02-07 01:29:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d556170e1b36a3804e11900cd9ce31e586fbd2ca97297f802cde69b691b74f0Block Operator
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