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 9919968 Details
Epoch: 466 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 116101688 epoch_slot_no: 152888 block_no: 9919791 slot_leader_id: 9303069 size: 68305 time: 2024-02-11 16:12:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x123da1e898ea5dc5dfb57c70274f2e8bc08b287c24edab7f82427cd2287a7ac3Block Operator
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