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 9902188 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 115731100 epoch_slot_no: 214300 block_no: 9902011 slot_leader_id: 4556700 size: 74765 time: 2024-02-07 09:16:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3736f1d9fe4a6085f0fe93a86e45f612126dfe918d3b23de885a69c38c07b81aBlock Operator
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