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 9908085 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 115854861 epoch_slot_no: 338061 block_no: 9907908 slot_leader_id: 9874657 size: 86622 time: 2024-02-08 19:39:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13882688dc892aff5500afa4ab0f82a58bae4c3e495c9c175ef24a09fde4878eBlock Operator
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