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 9906197 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 115815704 epoch_slot_no: 298904 block_no: 9906020 slot_leader_id: 4635737 size: 48690 time: 2024-02-08 08:46:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ea0341018d6337974a546a15fc79ae9c992a34a425dd4f8a4f774172081d95eBlock Operator
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