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 9927974 Details
Epoch: 466 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 116266782 epoch_slot_no: 317982 block_no: 9927797 slot_leader_id: 7257008 size: 65405 time: 2024-02-13 14:04:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69692d2f175fa823ee2954eaabba0c8c4a229a6b5a982c854af101e65a4377a9Block Operator
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