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 9921173 Details
Epoch: 466 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 116125603 epoch_slot_no: 176803 block_no: 9920996 slot_leader_id: 8484836 size: 76486 time: 2024-02-11 22:51:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x758fca94c263f57cfcd670bf7ca0ff6116960f1cdfa7d31edf7c057384303f6eBlock Operator
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