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 9909739 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 115887850 epoch_slot_no: 371050 block_no: 9909562 slot_leader_id: 5534867 size: 78157 time: 2024-02-09 04:49:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbab6167a3fdc3f9f5856ed72c8749c2bd6f8a3d708651462d424e958c577d94bBlock Operator
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