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 9910580 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 115905590 epoch_slot_no: 388790 block_no: 9910403 slot_leader_id: 9489088 size: 29524 time: 2024-02-09 09:44:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x898e4d9db3715707b9315f517066352738fe8de0c8f9ac7c7af872b201479b69Block Operator
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