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 9905392 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 115798922 epoch_slot_no: 282122 block_no: 9905215 slot_leader_id: 5456351 size: 70252 time: 2024-02-08 04:06:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b13cfe89a0d8edabc1608cda09ca7eff01b77dd8310e5c27ab0920d746a4867Block Operator
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