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 9940110 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 116514834 epoch_slot_no: 134034 block_no: 9939933 slot_leader_id: 6721578 size: 37743 time: 2024-02-16 10:58:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1f3c6c307b1d692dc7c81c0121cf688d206c99a2d845bc80ba876dd08bc11e9Block Operator
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