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 9909648 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 115886117 epoch_slot_no: 369317 block_no: 9909471 slot_leader_id: 9241312 size: 8150 time: 2024-02-09 04:20:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06a17947495847d4f689852bc57abbbf63673f90d1235eec0ec34ae342466bd4Block Operator
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