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 9944538 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 116606778 epoch_slot_no: 225978 block_no: 9944361 slot_leader_id: 5063871 size: 83297 time: 2024-02-17 12:31:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d42b00bab90e27e855bc5939dbfe4ff6370759d445eda27ea7c6b383eec6735Block Operator
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