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 9921668 Details
Epoch: 466 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 116135587 epoch_slot_no: 186787 block_no: 9921491 slot_leader_id: 8484836 size: 59828 time: 2024-02-12 01:37:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e867b7dab2193b514e70ee4f88113bc52a42c6d4a355ff64e9cf49c9561eb91Block Operator
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