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 9946646 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 116649849 epoch_slot_no: 269049 block_no: 9946469 slot_leader_id: 9768030 size: 81539 time: 2024-02-18 00:29:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3096132a2c54b7fad00c50a35f8b36ff7a91521dc3e3b29b85b02f229714b2fBlock Operator
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