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 9916265 Details
Epoch: 466 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 116024761 epoch_slot_no: 75961 block_no: 9916088 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 61929 time: 2024-02-10 18:50:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x504b212d9fd574b13d210f890aca255cb9c870c49c0baa59f8537b07fcf5c7c5Block Operator
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