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 9927867 Details
Epoch: 466 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 116264361 epoch_slot_no: 315561 block_no: 9927690 slot_leader_id: 5083905 size: 82251 time: 2024-02-13 13:24:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f822184fcd0157eb784eff918f389ce9fec4ba47044234b1a5b4bbd53497e4cBlock Operator
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