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 9903840 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 115766148 epoch_slot_no: 249348 block_no: 9903663 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 80055 time: 2024-02-07 19:00:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd05f81aaf6bc3aef8d014b9d8d368e04ada1f498385925b67ac186d7a0972c4Block Operator
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