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 9920778 Details
Epoch: 466 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 116117659 epoch_slot_no: 168859 block_no: 9920601 slot_leader_id: 9556755 size: 59330 time: 2024-02-11 20:39:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa6b6992d77c043031f9c81a4a8036bb9e50f7da1ba539d1f7beb28fe2dff244bBlock Operator
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