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 9914480 Details
Epoch: 466 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 115987619 epoch_slot_no: 38819 block_no: 9914303 slot_leader_id: 4585961 size: 74530 time: 2024-02-10 08:31:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10e7adf8f1488d22ae2cdee6c6c61a4325fb06a39d38c551af5785363932a900Block Operator
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