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 9922478 Details
Epoch: 466 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 116152240 epoch_slot_no: 203440 block_no: 9922301 slot_leader_id: 5936161 size: 72679 time: 2024-02-12 06:15:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcdb039fcc87cf10fb8521e17a67b1e2a9be40c45c767da8dbbb7c66db235e61bBlock Operator
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