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 9946872 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 116654806 epoch_slot_no: 274006 block_no: 9946695 slot_leader_id: 5256580 size: 84632 time: 2024-02-18 01:51:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2c1bdea4758350299d77adf2f45bbfcc2a11c47c843eac00f2f1619c015b43eBlock Operator
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