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 9902104 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 115729745 epoch_slot_no: 212945 block_no: 9901927 slot_leader_id: 4577075 size: 60316 time: 2024-02-07 08:53:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b6008804fbde5b76b29e98e5099787e19a49aa9ad1c0352dd0bbc6c24b8dbcfBlock Operator
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