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 9935072 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 116411307 epoch_slot_no: 30507 block_no: 9934895 slot_leader_id: 8526358 size: 88592 time: 2024-02-15 06:13:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x076b6d182ee19753c8fb64b0785c72ae2811a559a2dd1cf0f27a6faa04637adeBlock Operator
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