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 9925786 Details
Epoch: 466 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 116220447 epoch_slot_no: 271647 block_no: 9925609 slot_leader_id: 4557143 size: 88041 time: 2024-02-13 01:12:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e3f5b8edd8eedbcea530a679341fabd55aa61e05cc71d42c07a63848481aaebBlock Operator
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