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 9916509 Details
Epoch: 466 Number of transactions in block: 71 slot_no: 116030061 epoch_slot_no: 81261 block_no: 9916332 slot_leader_id: 4597919 size: 87764 time: 2024-02-10 20:19:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd26a8cb549b86ee7372a8fa9a1470c73df40f0e9fb745de2f2bb05feb462d4eBlock Operator
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