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 9915971 Details
Epoch: 466 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 116018730 epoch_slot_no: 69930 block_no: 9915794 slot_leader_id: 5023414 size: 88337 time: 2024-02-10 17:10:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b5e04bfcda839aa8ff9c39a2ac1dbb63fca85836122a96a481668b49953615eBlock Operator
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