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 9944239 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 116600897 epoch_slot_no: 220097 block_no: 9944062 slot_leader_id: 4589362 size: 73386 time: 2024-02-17 10:53:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71704dc916e026968737f8f7b086709826a5a355b9d8bbb08a9945a10cb331c0Block Operator
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