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 9940518 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 116523191 epoch_slot_no: 142391 block_no: 9940341 slot_leader_id: 8306498 size: 53807 time: 2024-02-16 13:18:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7fab822e52ff82b7d678b8a9c1c68b9fa6a3f59a262cf1c0425e0476000a98efBlock Operator
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