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 9936347 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 116437064 epoch_slot_no: 56264 block_no: 9936170 slot_leader_id: 4770088 size: 18694 time: 2024-02-15 13:22:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c8a356037cd15ce9feef7ca866c2e7b21fce885116384bdd639695feb10d51dBlock Operator
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