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 9945778 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 116632541 epoch_slot_no: 251741 block_no: 9945601 slot_leader_id: 7046511 size: 70553 time: 2024-02-17 19:40:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4defc48ae8299353bf083a89baa343be4e36192f63e4c1a5879d2f06f13617f6Block Operator
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