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 9906175 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 115815208 epoch_slot_no: 298408 block_no: 9905998 slot_leader_id: 5066592 size: 88248 time: 2024-02-08 08:38:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c94e0c1eaa54298cd3cd403cda9d5a6aebe4c73c4dee39a578dd9853078ca46Block Operator
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