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 9929088 Details
Epoch: 466 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 116289898 epoch_slot_no: 341098 block_no: 9928911 slot_leader_id: 5535263 size: 42837 time: 2024-02-13 20:29:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97c7f1a7bd52a3827975739da86ca3bd6e421f802be59bb64295fb8b55b808a1Block Operator
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