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 9932597 Details
Epoch: 466 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 116359998 epoch_slot_no: 411198 block_no: 9932420 slot_leader_id: 9316668 size: 82449 time: 2024-02-14 15:58:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad16ad3c3bb347a7a20e22779b3da9e907399dd511d64c0f382953829e35eb4dBlock Operator
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