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 9945721 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 116631470 epoch_slot_no: 250670 block_no: 9945544 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 88839 time: 2024-02-17 19:22:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5de64f8ba9e4872d7d3b275f1f9f61ecbb73a5fc4d27d547df67e6e516a2510fBlock Operator
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