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 9912846 Details
Epoch: 466 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 115952439 epoch_slot_no: 3639 block_no: 9912669 slot_leader_id: 5256580 size: 84790 time: 2024-02-09 22:45:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd64bbc1761134ae89548d5dd6e733ac0a26ba7e366522453842679ea67ec2323Block Operator
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