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 9937990 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 116470706 epoch_slot_no: 89906 block_no: 9937813 slot_leader_id: 4555410 size: 51959 time: 2024-02-15 22:43:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a1660a48f4aff2d86f34a69f6e32745fb709c16bac9278aa39bf8efab091482Block Operator
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