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 9942524 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 116564517 epoch_slot_no: 183717 block_no: 9942347 slot_leader_id: 4556665 size: 58894 time: 2024-02-17 00:46:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x196cd960f7ac13917511e69575e3564a7adcf584b7173d3205a43fdf9a97f3a2Block Operator
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