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 9917245 Details
Epoch: 466 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 116045154 epoch_slot_no: 96354 block_no: 9917068 slot_leader_id: 5201270 size: 48950 time: 2024-02-11 00:30:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7654beef5f2c61a0e6bae74c781909f212cdbef0c87b2d11709a13baa8b2c0e8Block Operator
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