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 9941562 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 116544376 epoch_slot_no: 163576 block_no: 9941385 slot_leader_id: 6890135 size: 59474 time: 2024-02-16 19:11:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdfc4ee3ca67d0ca44d398a0cca2a62a9f653447bb3489078b9749bc7f6201e39Block Operator
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