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 9946930 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 116655910 epoch_slot_no: 275110 block_no: 9946753 slot_leader_id: 4989634 size: 42647 time: 2024-02-18 02:10:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6f664f656d9deb6b0e2d892d68d479d5a71b51b10721e730d09dd1230930833Block Operator
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