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 9926480 Details
Epoch: 466 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 116235024 epoch_slot_no: 286224 block_no: 9926303 slot_leader_id: 6264932 size: 42909 time: 2024-02-13 05:15:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x065345e848d48df05f6f8d1b2efd7391b7ff3e7788e91c6c1ee02e64f005e0abBlock Operator
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