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 9924613 Details
Epoch: 466 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 116197150 epoch_slot_no: 248350 block_no: 9924436 slot_leader_id: 6912505 size: 85434 time: 2024-02-12 18:44:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ec907ef641a65d23db4a4dff9b4da5d96fe75e92e1503ef368937f4f046622eBlock Operator
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