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 9919466 Details
Epoch: 466 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 116091155 epoch_slot_no: 142355 block_no: 9919289 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 31895 time: 2024-02-11 13:17:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf14ca5041ab1ea4d82d20a35fc3ee3992f18a40201114c6bd378c2b2f192812aBlock Operator
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