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 9903919 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 115768029 epoch_slot_no: 251229 block_no: 9903742 slot_leader_id: 6197314 size: 7421 time: 2024-02-07 19:32:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc807e509b01c737b9029391e8290164084b852ae59211198d09f09612c5eceaBlock Operator
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