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 9909164 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 115876521 epoch_slot_no: 359721 block_no: 9908987 slot_leader_id: 9855181 size: 66602 time: 2024-02-09 01:40:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc68f730aa0e0cb767c7d529607264a1da7335a1961fe31827ad62bf5a0642a5aBlock Operator
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