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 9903436 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 115757327 epoch_slot_no: 240527 block_no: 9903259 slot_leader_id: 5138431 size: 27261 time: 2024-02-07 16:33:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5764851bfe393bc910501acac271fbaa785a56b160e6083f565a718a1e03005fBlock Operator
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