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 9929225 Details
Epoch: 466 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 116292718 epoch_slot_no: 343918 block_no: 9929048 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 72769 time: 2024-02-13 21:16:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44fcf99e0832ff356d323855d5048ac4e6a4997f9261aec072fa9cf4fd36a319Block Operator
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