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 9905253 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 115796106 epoch_slot_no: 279306 block_no: 9905076 slot_leader_id: 5237644 size: 85624 time: 2024-02-08 03:19:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b5e466f8b1b188c4a1cabad23b92ea04dc6423f74870fc0d339cacde4823b4eBlock Operator
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