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 9940514 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 116523100 epoch_slot_no: 142300 block_no: 9940337 slot_leader_id: 8526873 size: 21497 time: 2024-02-16 13:16:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x989bb34082c9b25d9e8a22bd71db32d225d46dbd05521a97bfb804ed597c1ccfBlock Operator
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