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 9918949 Details
Epoch: 466 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 116080391 epoch_slot_no: 131591 block_no: 9918772 slot_leader_id: 9869932 size: 59547 time: 2024-02-11 10:18:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x22fa4e5a4933088305b3d3b02348b016834a53b7a9256a708835adc083cef1d7Block Operator
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