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 9904027 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 115770471 epoch_slot_no: 253671 block_no: 9903850 slot_leader_id: 5072359 size: 70022 time: 2024-02-07 20:12:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7917f6fe511511e66edc7c8dc8f5459c53dc37e5f84d390da06c2926d82a43b1Block Operator
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