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 9936735 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 116445198 epoch_slot_no: 64398 block_no: 9936558 slot_leader_id: 9895070 size: 88702 time: 2024-02-15 15:38:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65a8bdb4a32ab0e59ca8c642009232e68e0d676b2908e8fe7b2f90b62b1fe8b6Block Operator
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