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 9916363 Details
Epoch: 466 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 116026893 epoch_slot_no: 78093 block_no: 9916186 slot_leader_id: 4585961 size: 61145 time: 2024-02-10 19:26:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc516d3af4ef5357c5668e8cc2612ef9d7b6e3c799a5b4c970a57d2f2de792eb1Block Operator
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