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 9930170 Details
Epoch: 466 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 116312190 epoch_slot_no: 363390 block_no: 9929993 slot_leader_id: 8633489 size: 66520 time: 2024-02-14 02:41:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3f9d97b3977d9c292459406a5e4ec4c4baced9ba4c22dea0ef0299791133852Block Operator
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