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 9924600 Details
Epoch: 466 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 116196860 epoch_slot_no: 248060 block_no: 9924423 slot_leader_id: 5576681 size: 83514 time: 2024-02-12 18:39:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf95c4a4a6fcad0fedcd5d9f65b96b8f6509a9089d783303b2139e19b1559709Block Operator
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