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 9946728 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 116651619 epoch_slot_no: 270819 block_no: 9946551 slot_leader_id: 7048039 size: 21861 time: 2024-02-18 00:58:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c8352732ac353a4e0f46d3caa5a2ab0de77cd0c203daf70d54894887b296aaaBlock Operator
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