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 9936686 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 116444118 epoch_slot_no: 63318 block_no: 9936509 slot_leader_id: 5024150 size: 20449 time: 2024-02-15 15:20:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x431aa89b9bebd690a7997aa7e52576ea58f23a4948efa29bc576d9efade4d19fBlock Operator
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