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 9908741 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 115868160 epoch_slot_no: 351360 block_no: 9908564 slot_leader_id: 4860249 size: 1567 time: 2024-02-08 23:20:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc0b9820cf457598579b6fb3f166fbbc7c34cdafda4abf6f20831e9d78652de90Block Operator
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