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 9937847 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 116467943 epoch_slot_no: 87143 block_no: 9937670 slot_leader_id: 4568891 size: 81202 time: 2024-02-15 21:57:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xecfe5132adcbfe8a16d74d838f6aaf02f39fb5a5f53aca91b01e8c7e6eecafabBlock Operator
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