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 9905086 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 115792697 epoch_slot_no: 275897 block_no: 9904909 slot_leader_id: 7397135 size: 63777 time: 2024-02-08 02:23:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc26e4887821cb332de5c9e6be8a4d7b54bcc4545148189f61599bdb4a49dc170Block Operator
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