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 9924287 Details
Epoch: 466 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 116189842 epoch_slot_no: 241042 block_no: 9924110 slot_leader_id: 8526873 size: 34787 time: 2024-02-12 16:42:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e3c57568365a2b56471f38a9630946e1609231a36b3ad3067895d6097772fe9Block Operator
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