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 9906157 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 115814709 epoch_slot_no: 297909 block_no: 9905980 slot_leader_id: 4556102 size: 80722 time: 2024-02-08 08:30:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a718adac4002e77d1654d8837ca388c0edea064520f15caaae3a1392cd4a04eBlock Operator
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