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 9905087 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 115792734 epoch_slot_no: 275934 block_no: 9904910 slot_leader_id: 5066592 size: 88636 time: 2024-02-08 02:23:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfbf010ec904facb7c8ccbd2ac035ac47cd605553ac9e1a3aff1fbc24a8b85886Block Operator
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