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 9904064 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 115771164 epoch_slot_no: 254364 block_no: 9903887 slot_leader_id: 4555723 size: 40395 time: 2024-02-07 20:24:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde5846563404ed372a0a9f442d4429c64b5bace7db550db9c634fd20193d4a54Block Operator
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