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 9936473 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 116439926 epoch_slot_no: 59126 block_no: 9936296 slot_leader_id: 8024933 size: 86730 time: 2024-02-15 14:10:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd0486a36890a6c503c64ddae71f909ae4ee9883f2d951ef89868dd48eb80ffd5Block Operator
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