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 9938274 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 116476768 epoch_slot_no: 95968 block_no: 9938097 slot_leader_id: 9303996 size: 12595 time: 2024-02-16 00:24:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13b2d2c858cff25e71e7cbb0247fbad45828aaa3913add287f31238191390ef6Block Operator
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