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 9903173 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 115751733 epoch_slot_no: 234933 block_no: 9902996 slot_leader_id: 4556883 size: 16751 time: 2024-02-07 15:00:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d1c2dc687d44551aa883dba09768eb0e9a49cb3d701b4f8c5f54b6d5d956427Block Operator
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