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 9926433 Details
Epoch: 466 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 116234282 epoch_slot_no: 285482 block_no: 9926256 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 49630 time: 2024-02-13 05:02:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98e6aecf4d9233208de14fa1845f6004d7eaa2bd87b99093fd84b0ca6dea7b7aBlock Operator
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