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 9937905 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 116469013 epoch_slot_no: 88213 block_no: 9937728 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 45525 time: 2024-02-15 22:15:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5cdf7a6b0a7448efa887cf8e3c168851daae18e67225d951dce4a2f12203ef7bBlock Operator
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