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 9924106 Details
Epoch: 466 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 116185770 epoch_slot_no: 236970 block_no: 9923929 slot_leader_id: 5023687 size: 36858 time: 2024-02-12 15:34:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e03baa2fcd4e79d7a9b336c81afd817cfe4f7cd48ba8129e37f555f3864524fBlock Operator
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