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 9904521 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 115780596 epoch_slot_no: 263796 block_no: 9904344 slot_leader_id: 5322044 size: 79364 time: 2024-02-07 23:01:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7c8b263d2886c3ffdc4500160cfaca6bf80f0a46417d7a13cc3f54972c0333fBlock Operator
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