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 9902174 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 115730847 epoch_slot_no: 214047 block_no: 9901997 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 60707 time: 2024-02-07 09:12:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6313f9ce2cc99ccc633a7b5fab6fadc9d98cedf6c2049d652c191771068a0459Block Operator
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