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 9921151 Details
Epoch: 466 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 116125080 epoch_slot_no: 176280 block_no: 9920974 slot_leader_id: 5530107 size: 63863 time: 2024-02-11 22:42:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe3a56fde6d0d36a19226af827be636a7bf3d5d4f0a793611ff1aa53dfb9cc37Block Operator
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