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 9937911 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 116469221 epoch_slot_no: 88421 block_no: 9937734 slot_leader_id: 4559599 size: 87153 time: 2024-02-15 22:18:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e01106f29876aa26590aa563d1456a524fd09d3b5beb712dbb79c2a6a519071Block Operator
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