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 9928258 Details
Epoch: 466 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 116273156 epoch_slot_no: 324356 block_no: 9928081 slot_leader_id: 7766278 size: 88317 time: 2024-02-13 15:50:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9bc3dbb257d6f26ba1803560199877d58a3cbefe9997d0eca82174ea4cac337fBlock Operator
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