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 9904148 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 115773070 epoch_slot_no: 256270 block_no: 9903971 slot_leader_id: 6890135 size: 49228 time: 2024-02-07 20:56:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x426e0a9752812482ddfbdcde80d6cfcff703d65ab9070d13c6836a25fb986ebeBlock Operator
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