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 9903752 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 115764288 epoch_slot_no: 247488 block_no: 9903575 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 19777 time: 2024-02-07 18:29:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x870f1cd071f52909d0db8df762863a0459a529049f09a383051ceae11af3a78fBlock Operator
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