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 9918897 Details
Epoch: 466 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 116079503 epoch_slot_no: 130703 block_no: 9918720 slot_leader_id: 6328044 size: 56855 time: 2024-02-11 10:03:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55fe868601ae63d6b3a8383e4e64112f80c84bdc320b93ea333e9850daa15b15Block Operator
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