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 9901087 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 115709362 epoch_slot_no: 192562 block_no: 9900910 slot_leader_id: 6864063 size: 19765 time: 2024-02-07 03:14:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93fb7ef73141adb2ef5590121d857e9e6eb5f39f1af5f2e5e8c5c5f129c191dbBlock Operator
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