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 9916436 Details
Epoch: 466 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 116028569 epoch_slot_no: 79769 block_no: 9916259 slot_leader_id: 6382157 size: 8834 time: 2024-02-10 19:54:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf068262f59d5ca55f73865a9c760fd4c43ee63e0e151c25d689f451c0845abeBlock Operator
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