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 9933393 Details
Epoch: 466 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 116376606 epoch_slot_no: 427806 block_no: 9933216 slot_leader_id: 9858456 size: 38563 time: 2024-02-14 20:34:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa618bf01f4959116fcd856a648243b820c9442bd1a93b2ade3b609c24a255028Block Operator
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