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 9916721 Details
Epoch: 466 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 116034883 epoch_slot_no: 86083 block_no: 9916544 slot_leader_id: 7046600 size: 70245 time: 2024-02-10 21:39:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x443dd10bbfe96b372630b0268009f272e861ba4a5fe17e84c1894c86eeaaaa10Block Operator
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