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 9937028 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 116451170 epoch_slot_no: 70370 block_no: 9936851 slot_leader_id: 6204553 size: 34128 time: 2024-02-15 17:17:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10989729a6dfa297cfd1bd35a33e67b8a995fa8f9e1ba50b2be939d108da41b7Block Operator
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