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 9941427 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 116541665 epoch_slot_no: 160865 block_no: 9941250 slot_leader_id: 5812343 size: 87534 time: 2024-02-16 18:25:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6afe23c0a6211346631b8b5865959083bc493c88b192bd126b73b82a6a9c44fBlock Operator
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