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 9916647 Details
Epoch: 466 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 116033434 epoch_slot_no: 84634 block_no: 9916470 slot_leader_id: 4585961 size: 79275 time: 2024-02-10 21:15:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed1acc0947a1b3098bbb249c530031e46b0951eae2915421d7841fca5362814cBlock Operator
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