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 9923722 Details
Epoch: 466 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 116177749 epoch_slot_no: 228949 block_no: 9923545 slot_leader_id: 9869932 size: 88287 time: 2024-02-12 13:20:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca96e505bce0dfb35b0a7eba904ceaf646c656b8d8f501c24af20f8669e0c3ecBlock Operator
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