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 9902007 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 115727525 epoch_slot_no: 210725 block_no: 9901830 slot_leader_id: 6519574 size: 81932 time: 2024-02-07 08:16:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4577ca52092e7e4c997293b9011b0451f4d125a8fd383b7fea5b72188a0e83fdBlock Operator
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