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 9927266 Details
Epoch: 466 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 116251638 epoch_slot_no: 302838 block_no: 9927089 slot_leader_id: 5080696 size: 40850 time: 2024-02-13 09:52:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0f80f4596b77d9c7a7aaff7c310df9bc54879762ea8cf7bea666f8e70177e0dBlock Operator
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