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 9902472 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 115736574 epoch_slot_no: 219774 block_no: 9902295 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 28141 time: 2024-02-07 10:47:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x991182d4bb16c13dc5c41a4d6b900aa29e7a973e035ba5d281714883468768e4Block Operator
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