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 9908962 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 115872784 epoch_slot_no: 355984 block_no: 9908785 slot_leader_id: 5638717 size: 65495 time: 2024-02-09 00:37:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77ab17a6bb954e8e045e3a977f335fad96ed9a5372170b8c9407fce964e5d827Block Operator
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