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 9937216 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 116454883 epoch_slot_no: 74083 block_no: 9937039 slot_leader_id: 4556102 size: 46743 time: 2024-02-15 18:19:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa57dbd4d1303143a51b3c6ba963008f8fb6fcfce2b49ba52f0718e8df4eece36Block Operator
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