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 9946579 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 116648599 epoch_slot_no: 267799 block_no: 9946402 slot_leader_id: 9023452 size: 83134 time: 2024-02-18 00:08:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea2b961bb7f4666551c3f7a1c711a31aba9f8bef5e679b86bd14a6c606d530f3Block Operator
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