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 9902616 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 115739675 epoch_slot_no: 222875 block_no: 9902439 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 44402 time: 2024-02-07 11:39:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xccb8c28b0ee4cfc9addfa5e18c0d74e46ea8dd106534b7b0d7292eb203b3ae28Block Operator
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