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 9943496 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 116585107 epoch_slot_no: 204307 block_no: 9943319 slot_leader_id: 4728179 size: 36401 time: 2024-02-17 06:29:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x752244769abfe7eb2135cfa0a78ef7d06c6526116562cbed31e1f0517820ef8bBlock Operator
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