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 9944170 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 116599411 epoch_slot_no: 218611 block_no: 9943993 slot_leader_id: 4573058 size: 87837 time: 2024-02-17 10:28:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xffe36af21e474bc326db89bdbff0a23c4b5808e40f6264b41990880da50dd9e8Block Operator
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