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 9945044 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 116617210 epoch_slot_no: 236410 block_no: 9944867 slot_leader_id: 4556700 size: 24804 time: 2024-02-17 15:25:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3a860f5a812f391eae07acead31d5dbb7050507d3b964448ea39ed89a59a7e0Block Operator
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