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 9920573 Details
Epoch: 466 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 116113795 epoch_slot_no: 164995 block_no: 9920396 slot_leader_id: 4572916 size: 62863 time: 2024-02-11 19:34:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ed621e030df16006690dc4db43e64b3a770474d64fff05b9206cbc7121d5742Block Operator
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