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 9933280 Details
Epoch: 466 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 116374452 epoch_slot_no: 425652 block_no: 9933103 slot_leader_id: 5325312 size: 87363 time: 2024-02-14 19:59:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6e7b17a130dc3bd99d2762b4b7cadbd2a9b5bd9da0edc7a3f0a8075fade75f9Block Operator
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