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 9928250 Details
Epoch: 466 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 116272955 epoch_slot_no: 324155 block_no: 9928073 slot_leader_id: 5535263 size: 88714 time: 2024-02-13 15:47:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdcf0dd68432c026a017553b6feff6da9d9e42bee9f61831fc4319e52079cb543Block Operator
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