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 9916681 Details
Epoch: 466 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 116034065 epoch_slot_no: 85265 block_no: 9916504 slot_leader_id: 8464789 size: 86493 time: 2024-02-10 21:25:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27d229a44836c836bd69c9331653fa4665950a7df9eb82416829ecf926e354a3Block Operator
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