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 9904144 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 115773035 epoch_slot_no: 256235 block_no: 9903967 slot_leader_id: 8863281 size: 77087 time: 2024-02-07 20:55:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc598a885a1fe29a9c61889c6c1d3c54a61c0f81327f9096f48e246b9859bd01Block Operator
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