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 9916281 Details
Epoch: 466 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 116025214 epoch_slot_no: 76414 block_no: 9916104 slot_leader_id: 4567284 size: 79157 time: 2024-02-10 18:58:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05e1eaf45b68db352954c785a15dc87183c8d659263ab849ff30f637927d560eBlock Operator
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