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 9908161 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 115856445 epoch_slot_no: 339645 block_no: 9907984 slot_leader_id: 4560450 size: 83831 time: 2024-02-08 20:05:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0dd32cd6b81581c6aebb26a3148e372170ee8259174e80c702ddca3b68c1b0f4Block Operator
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