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 9946985 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 116657008 epoch_slot_no: 276208 block_no: 9946808 slot_leader_id: 5054516 size: 7393 time: 2024-02-18 02:28:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f68a9c38002ccf440f04a0f288f138954a0a22871c1f6fe01d1a4109db13d7bBlock Operator
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