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 9912551 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 115946590 epoch_slot_no: 429790 block_no: 9912374 slot_leader_id: 4558271 size: 88648 time: 2024-02-09 21:08:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c5393e7bf001c168ce9631df04a7f625b05e05be0b2a13b59c44819714fbc77Block Operator
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