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 9939646 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 116505029 epoch_slot_no: 124229 block_no: 9939469 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 25025 time: 2024-02-16 08:15:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe37a1466e57fb7aaae45d93a7f49b261d55d614c0569d3f519bf5689bd14ba07Block Operator
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