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 9918926 Details
Epoch: 466 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 116079980 epoch_slot_no: 131180 block_no: 9918749 slot_leader_id: 5555947 size: 59619 time: 2024-02-11 10:11:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x279107b787b2f83adae89bef9438f5c4b42d89df1bd1d2f92f10f52fc836379aBlock Operator
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