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 9918685 Details
Epoch: 466 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 116075173 epoch_slot_no: 126373 block_no: 9918508 slot_leader_id: 7257008 size: 88301 time: 2024-02-11 08:51:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce38bda3a7e2cbeb28c6a860a54a5bbb2aa89baadb494155fc0b73d021af8567Block Operator
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