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 9906298 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 115817720 epoch_slot_no: 300920 block_no: 9906121 slot_leader_id: 6765764 size: 81732 time: 2024-02-08 09:20:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc35ee47fd3a4fbe98442286f5ecb247e7e969f318bb3c8c688fa0e8f964a6e8fBlock Operator
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