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 9910377 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 115901650 epoch_slot_no: 384850 block_no: 9910200 slot_leader_id: 5086944 size: 87166 time: 2024-02-09 08:39:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3bc88b6d4c8368fdaff650c9207fb3ad5055a7b9544930f15759c1ac163ef42bBlock Operator
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