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 9922541 Details
Epoch: 466 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 116153640 epoch_slot_no: 204840 block_no: 9922364 slot_leader_id: 7779710 size: 56635 time: 2024-02-12 06:38:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0cc7790554dddf414af3e1efc6a2c5218c72a5d5d9b539633a3a9117bbdbcd8Block Operator
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