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 9902785 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 115743204 epoch_slot_no: 226404 block_no: 9902608 slot_leader_id: 4558271 size: 84605 time: 2024-02-07 12:38:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc24f0600bcc289ee09cb8a9a9c642978bbce8ffee2c2f4ae6f75b941df7eb4aBlock Operator
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