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 9902574 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 115738727 epoch_slot_no: 221927 block_no: 9902397 slot_leader_id: 4976099 size: 72602 time: 2024-02-07 11:23:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca71e10a34a2abde3b4fd05c81f50baef3a2ed1367b7e8bbfc883eff488f6063Block Operator
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