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 9937832 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 116467539 epoch_slot_no: 86739 block_no: 9937655 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 79150 time: 2024-02-15 21:50:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xafbf306ffdee30e6cea7c99633834234ff4ce697bd80bda5f6e2ea516b20f168Block Operator
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