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 9931627 Details
Epoch: 466 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 116340232 epoch_slot_no: 391432 block_no: 9931450 slot_leader_id: 5086944 size: 29882 time: 2024-02-14 10:28:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb315019dca5ab59a1480e0b6650e05bd72d0101a5f2d7b2d6ad98a447821d84bBlock Operator
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