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 9946178 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 116640917 epoch_slot_no: 260117 block_no: 9946001 slot_leader_id: 4981372 size: 39889 time: 2024-02-17 22:00:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x311bdf93350584f6d8a9e50da71ac8cbcc0694215737e062cce39fe302149ca4Block Operator
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