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 9923386 Details
Epoch: 466 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 116170314 epoch_slot_no: 221514 block_no: 9923209 slot_leader_id: 4557996 size: 88796 time: 2024-02-12 11:16:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1e658766a1e36c739e67fc1a65df87213198c93bf77759b95c3b6b0fa4f24fdBlock Operator
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