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 9942104 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 116556061 epoch_slot_no: 175261 block_no: 9941927 slot_leader_id: 9489088 size: 80488 time: 2024-02-16 22:25:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16ef109b6671d0a306ad25fb6a03d6e5a22891c1f7c7b2e5218adea02d3ea981Block Operator
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