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 9907641 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 115846028 epoch_slot_no: 329228 block_no: 9907464 slot_leader_id: 4556341 size: 80826 time: 2024-02-08 17:11:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1b9f0c207fc838bc05a495efdb288491c76d45d98a5d2a4814be9bd17dd5b38Block Operator
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