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 9941117 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 116535693 epoch_slot_no: 154893 block_no: 9940940 slot_leader_id: 6721578 size: 88509 time: 2024-02-16 16:46:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe79552863d272aabf9a42a6a7a4d853d740e96d05cd6361d55a3eaf6fedfb8dcBlock Operator
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