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 9908048 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 115854216 epoch_slot_no: 337416 block_no: 9907871 slot_leader_id: 4595854 size: 29275 time: 2024-02-08 19:28:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x924d43e22ac1a75584da500f23cde9e192bd1eab0aa53f4d0a09eb8f9c60d75eBlock Operator
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