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 9904553 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 115781380 epoch_slot_no: 264580 block_no: 9904376 slot_leader_id: 5512499 size: 52010 time: 2024-02-07 23:14:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19ff5ac5186e1108f95d851309be31c76694e3f3f31fc1d1356ee767e8fc1fcaBlock Operator
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