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 9923686 Details
Epoch: 466 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 116176952 epoch_slot_no: 228152 block_no: 9923509 slot_leader_id: 8844515 size: 45154 time: 2024-02-12 13:07:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0683f5222ec63fde48d8d6ca7b9e7849839a043692feb7899ea8efb3453de63bBlock Operator
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