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 9911682 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 115927944 epoch_slot_no: 411144 block_no: 9911505 slot_leader_id: 4560076 size: 81047 time: 2024-02-09 15:57:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1cedaf424cc4bc7e76470c3667b217b6ae5cde0791a9720e52d69647f79bec13Block Operator
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