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 9926728 Details
Epoch: 466 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 116240479 epoch_slot_no: 291679 block_no: 9926551 slot_leader_id: 5256580 size: 38341 time: 2024-02-13 06:46:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3374b825b705ce6d18c6402aed53d131696f80807a58e2a4fc5156d4eab9b928Block Operator
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