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 9906434 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 115820439 epoch_slot_no: 303639 block_no: 9906257 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 81258 time: 2024-02-08 10:05:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18b40426500a8cc45fcb4342946fa6a3e02086dfe2b97c4a6c1d82b13b320101Block Operator
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