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 9915972 Details
Epoch: 466 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 116018782 epoch_slot_no: 69982 block_no: 9915795 slot_leader_id: 4573058 size: 88571 time: 2024-02-10 17:11:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde2dbab24d8cb9162d5769ad63263fee583dd178044871f33ab0385a9fd3158bBlock Operator
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