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 9918753 Details
Epoch: 466 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 116076491 epoch_slot_no: 127691 block_no: 9918576 slot_leader_id: 6864063 size: 81441 time: 2024-02-11 09:13:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0844a6c85be3b44f0a34c24a70eff19af6f2c57bc8061fcfbd3ac24dc4fbff9dBlock Operator
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