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 9911550 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 115924974 epoch_slot_no: 408174 block_no: 9911373 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 80245 time: 2024-02-09 15:07:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x667f39550dd952bd662d60296f8218cf6460b4552cc071cf79aeb7a3614a6110Block Operator
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