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 9903107 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 115750314 epoch_slot_no: 233514 block_no: 9902930 slot_leader_id: 4735070 size: 53247 time: 2024-02-07 14:36:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x297faacc7c5ae3a4ec63e5333957afdf8dd71ce0d0e3b84bcf89eb60c22586e7Block Operator
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