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 9915873 Details
Epoch: 466 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 116016613 epoch_slot_no: 67813 block_no: 9915696 slot_leader_id: 6305068 size: 52966 time: 2024-02-10 16:35:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe67622ca522e1919359c522a15c88303752fb0efa64a79a0da23288375d04d0aBlock Operator
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