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 9906158 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 115814756 epoch_slot_no: 297956 block_no: 9905981 slot_leader_id: 5531210 size: 87597 time: 2024-02-08 08:30:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81b885bf7e5004e4a035e41130841d8d5c7041dd10acf60a7236b2648ab57500Block Operator
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