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 9932022 Details
Epoch: 466 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 116348346 epoch_slot_no: 399546 block_no: 9931845 slot_leader_id: 6577561 size: 85863 time: 2024-02-14 12:43:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab08941ca9dae29a44227b4f36a7c98d94d24dfc6c72a83bb7d389da698a91b4Block Operator
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