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 9933558 Details
Epoch: 466 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 116379737 epoch_slot_no: 430937 block_no: 9933381 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 26743 time: 2024-02-14 21:27:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26ba6aecd90021cc67d03b1f40f0a320237f26b4f3c5f6597960ae23efdd10a1Block Operator
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