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 9942869 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 116572112 epoch_slot_no: 191312 block_no: 9942692 slot_leader_id: 7920586 size: 848 time: 2024-02-17 02:53:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaaa27bbe251df09087dc185a9f66bb81b81f3467576f376cd6096a7d8715d7a3Block Operator
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