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 9937845 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 116467864 epoch_slot_no: 87064 block_no: 9937668 slot_leader_id: 4555427 size: 48299 time: 2024-02-15 21:55:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3bd4ac541d6f8702c0ff483588f1566750bd6ed685d8d2e7026e9b7450853a08Block Operator
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