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 9908427 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 115862011 epoch_slot_no: 345211 block_no: 9908250 slot_leader_id: 6197314 size: 42464 time: 2024-02-08 21:38:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d789779511137991b384209d635e511fa448d29d86e3baf631c5086492c8adaBlock Operator
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