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 9910671 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 115907477 epoch_slot_no: 390677 block_no: 9910494 slot_leader_id: 9516157 size: 47341 time: 2024-02-09 10:16:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5981c3711b012bc538627884ddbed5c6d5943eeff3d28341c65a060f70a009aBlock Operator
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