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 9911388 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 115921994 epoch_slot_no: 405194 block_no: 9911211 slot_leader_id: 5046980 size: 15834 time: 2024-02-09 14:18:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1d9723de547a4055259045f884dc8db011c17369cc03137b48d4850dfb41d47Block Operator
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