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 9946394 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 116645055 epoch_slot_no: 264255 block_no: 9946217 slot_leader_id: 6721578 size: 27510 time: 2024-02-17 23:09:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05f08ed6a49e0e14c9e23a3d812339417666fd759bbfa6f008053fdb5e8ee79bBlock Operator
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