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 9903288 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 115754099 epoch_slot_no: 237299 block_no: 9903111 slot_leader_id: 5904986 size: 88864 time: 2024-02-07 15:39:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe85ed491998a106ceca7d6520c524fc8190fbc9664747a3d6a3da22b9cb26e0Block Operator
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