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 9924218 Details
Epoch: 466 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 116188519 epoch_slot_no: 239719 block_no: 9924041 slot_leader_id: 4556120 size: 80543 time: 2024-02-12 16:20:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc0690f6979ed8d3f8574fbd32a1c8ff60bf283c00f24b0c5138b542172d26a8Block Operator
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