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 9937386 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 116458518 epoch_slot_no: 77718 block_no: 9937209 slot_leader_id: 4555484 size: 50095 time: 2024-02-15 19:20:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe492b7993e79bbe98bedaf8fec5c6518ab3ff7486a318516723ab8e84a77942aBlock Operator
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