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 9917002 Details
Epoch: 466 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 116040842 epoch_slot_no: 92042 block_no: 9916825 slot_leader_id: 4633520 size: 86963 time: 2024-02-10 23:18:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f91b97d50a851666f1442596dc5eec6cab15b99da6443d8d8edd99904c0d29bBlock Operator
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