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 9902857 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 115744655 epoch_slot_no: 227855 block_no: 9902680 slot_leader_id: 4556198 size: 28028 time: 2024-02-07 13:02:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb5908ac1a2728e70a7ef8080772dffefd5a402a8488a537ba8bba05033cb2b0Block Operator
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