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 9919069 Details
Epoch: 466 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 116082801 epoch_slot_no: 134001 block_no: 9918892 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 55084 time: 2024-02-11 10:58:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9827521e5e47024fc2784dd96b2fb6d742fda22f0b5d5522a32c68be92b8a08bBlock Operator
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