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 9918424 Details
Epoch: 466 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 116069594 epoch_slot_no: 120794 block_no: 9918247 slot_leader_id: 8526873 size: 34229 time: 2024-02-11 07:18:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc590bee9441661d84f0d4c256b0f849840294eba52d0f22a9e9984f97c89e8cBlock Operator
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