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 9936030 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 116431098 epoch_slot_no: 50298 block_no: 9935853 slot_leader_id: 4573058 size: 25307 time: 2024-02-15 11:43:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x806bde1eb01092a1bba1f6e245721610d9aa70d24c4041eb41abcb5a9c8ddfffBlock Operator
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