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 9917259 Details
Epoch: 466 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 116045396 epoch_slot_no: 96596 block_no: 9917082 slot_leader_id: 9876052 size: 62572 time: 2024-02-11 00:34:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6bb3e2a0e1028c84652b1da2552bfe6a213be0adca66ca4daa498a71fe1083ffBlock Operator
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