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 9931485 Details
Epoch: 466 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 116337400 epoch_slot_no: 388600 block_no: 9931308 slot_leader_id: 9389671 size: 17349 time: 2024-02-14 09:41:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd63dd8adb043a8f296a9e89935d4c4641f4a7d64bda42f9c62671c6ce3273aa8Block Operator
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