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 9908267 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 115858489 epoch_slot_no: 341689 block_no: 9908090 slot_leader_id: 9119336 size: 81381 time: 2024-02-08 20:39:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30a8399e42ae28c98e6ebbca4ba6bb4e706b86aa2feaa87df4f44aaab6249f2eBlock Operator
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