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 9908878 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 115870940 epoch_slot_no: 354140 block_no: 9908701 slot_leader_id: 7920586 size: 31088 time: 2024-02-09 00:07:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd5909ffe70cacc5cc1f662a0425a56d623a47e1075a27bac5c58bdabaa21a31Block Operator
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