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 9904221 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 115774263 epoch_slot_no: 257463 block_no: 9904044 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 54688 time: 2024-02-07 21:15:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x665518c2f7e49cf30838cc807fe4d30ad8ea1e47771b5fdba3772f8389d265adBlock Operator
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