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 9946582 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 116648648 epoch_slot_no: 267848 block_no: 9946405 slot_leader_id: 5533634 size: 67212 time: 2024-02-18 00:08:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x50fe93357adbd83a0f128a54ca023ab6be7cfa91eaeae9ad1fe546e1873e9f0fBlock Operator
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