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 9945471 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 116625895 epoch_slot_no: 245095 block_no: 9945294 slot_leader_id: 5752428 size: 88357 time: 2024-02-17 17:49:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5fd44346529567a4fb164a68e8d83cf99523a4a6ff562b3ed7e1a810f4e721f6Block Operator
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