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 9937342 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 116457388 epoch_slot_no: 76588 block_no: 9937165 slot_leader_id: 8309547 size: 87189 time: 2024-02-15 19:01:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9bf9a322add2abc71f326069e8a4bd2cd4173f365b572e0753a7b0a9d8f0b7c4Block Operator
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